“ADRION 11 LIVEX" procedures at sea begin

A series of exercises at sea began with departure of ships participating in exercise “ADRION 11 LIVEX". Procedures at sea, on the basis of EXOPLAN (Exercise Operational Plan) were developed at a certain level of procedure-exercise.

Tactical maneuvering exercises presented procedures of joint group of seven sailing ships. The ships performed a few basic formations. Through implementation of these exercises a high level of interoperability of the navy ships of the Armed Forces of Montenegro with NATO member countries was confirmed, and that level is upgraded every year through the implementation of these exercises.

Performance of MIO operations simulated a situation of naval blockade of a part of the coast, on the basis of international UN authorization, to prevent smuggling of drugs, weapons and trafficking of people. Members of the Montenegrin Navy shown that they know and fully apply the procedures set in this most complex naval operations, and they can successfully perform tasks with other NATO partners.

Within the MIO operation boarding was conducted on a target of interest (TOI). Boarding procedures were performed by three boarding teams - Greek, Italian and Montenegrin Navy boarding team.

Upon completion of the planned content of training, all ships that took part in the exercise, conducted a tour of the Bay of Kotor in formation.