NATO Defence Capacity Building (DCB) for Mauritania – Maritime Security Initiative
From 19th to 30th May 25, a two-week Tailored Training package in the field of Maritime Interdiction was provided to fifteen (15) members of the Mauritanian (MRT) Navy, in support of NATO’s DCB for MRT. The modular structure of the activity included theoretical and practical training on Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS), Tactical Sweep, MEDEVAC, Breaching, Boarding Under multiple Threats (BUMPT), RHIB insertion and other related to MIO topics.
On the occasion of the training, Mr. Leonardo Scanavino, NATO’s Staff Officer Counter-Terrorism Section Operations Division (OPS), payed an office call to NMIOTC Commandant, to discuss future opportunities for NMIOTC engagement to DCB for MRT. In addition, Mr Scanavino witnessed first-hand the practical training modules of the MRT team.
