Nato mine countermeasures forces visit Hanko

The flagship of Standing Nato Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1), Polish ORP Kontradmiral X. Czernicki, and Estonian ENS Ugandi, will conduct a scheduled port visit in Hanko arriving on 27 May 2026.

This routine call allows the multinational task group to conduct routine rest, replenishment, and maintenance before resuming its mission at sea.

ORP Kontramdiral X. Czernicki is 75 meters long and 14 meters wide command and support ship. She can house a crew complement of 70. ENS Ugandi is 52,5 meters long and 10,5 meters wide minehunter. She can house a crew complement of 45. 

SNMCMG1 is a multinational maritime force made up of vessels of various Allied countries. The vessels are available to NATO to perform different tasks ranging from exercises to support of operations. They also strengthen Alliance presence at sea. 

The ship will not be open to the public during this routine call. The visit is hosted by the Coastal Fleet.

Picture: SNMCMG1