#NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) is the central command of all NATO maritime forces, and the Commander MARCOM is the principle maritime advisor to the Alliance. #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether #DeterAndDefend Want to learn more? Here we describe and show you the various missions we perform: https://lnkd.in/gu-pjDPS
NATO Maritime Command
Armed Forces
Northwood, Middlesex 15,637 followers
NATO's Maritime Operations Headquarters.
About us
NATO Maritime Command (MARCOM) is the central command of all NATO maritime forces and the Commander MARCOM is the prime maritime advisor to the Alliance. Like its land and air counterparts (LANDCOM & AIRCOM), MARCOM answers directly to NATO’s Allied Command Operations (ACO) which is located in Mons, Belgium. Located in Northwood, outside London, United Kingdom, it is composed of a multinational headquarters manned by 300 officers, petty officers and civilians from most NATO countries. MARCOM includes three subordinate commands co-located in Northwood for coordination on specific areas of maritime engagement and Allied forces when assigned to NATO. These commands are as follows: Submarines NATO, which directs submarines under NATO operational control; Maritime Air NATO, which directs the activities of Maritime Patrol Aircraft under NATO operational control; and the NATO Shipping Centre, which is a direct liaison with the wider commercial shipping community. MARCOM also leads four Standing Maritime Groups which are a multinational, integrated maritime force made up of vessels from various allied countries. These vessels are continuously available to NATO to perform different tasks ranging from participating in exercises to conducting operational missions. These groups provide NATO with a continuous maritime capability for operations and other activities in peacetime and in periods of crisis and conflict. They also help to establish Alliance presence, demonstrate solidarity, conduct visits to different countries, support transformation and provide a variety of maritime military capabilities to ongoing missions. The number of ships in each group varies based on the requirements for the group and the availability of Allied Navy ships. Find out more at our website www.mc.nato.int or on Twitter, Facebook or YouTube.
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http://www.mc.nato.int
External link for NATO Maritime Command
- Industry
- Armed Forces
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Northwood, Middlesex
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2013
- Specialties
- Maritime, Defense, and Shipping
Locations
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Get directions
Sandy Lane
Northwood, Middlesex HA6 3HP, GB
Employees at NATO Maritime Command
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Luis Brito
Media Analyst at Allied Maritime Command
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Bruno Banha
Staff Officer NATO Maritime Centre for the Security of Undersea Infrastructure (NMCSCUI)
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Guillaume BOIN
Navy Officer - NATO Maritime Command
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Peter VAN MIERLO
Staff Officer Fast Operational Analysis & STO-CMRE; IDT leader; ASW analysis
Updates
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Innovation at sea! NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) and MARCOM are advancing Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) capabilities during Exercise Dynamic Mariner 25. We remotely controlled a USV, shared data with key NATO Partners, and explored future fleet integration. These tests are a crucial step towards deploying large fleets of unmanned systems, strengthening NATO’s maritime power and operational edge. NATO continues to help shape the future of naval warfare. #WeAreNATO #DYMR25
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In the quiet hours, 🇸🇪 Swedish minehunter Ulvön, currently assigned to Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1, keeps their skills sharp. Their crew recently deployed a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) in low-light conditions, scanning the seabed with precision and focus. 🌊📡 Even in the darkest waters, advanced technology and skilled operators keep @NATO ready for whatever lies beneath. #SNMCMG #BalticSentry #WeAreNATO
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Turkish Marines carry out a boarding operation during Exercise Dynamic Mariner 25, which includes careful planning alongside Spanish Allies. The exercise demonstrates the strength of the Alliance and our commitment to secure the seas while deterring potential adversaries. #WeAreNATO #DYMR25
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Commander Submarines NATO, Rear Admiral Bret Grabbe, visited Hellenic Navy Submarine Command, at Salamis Naval Base, and welcomed HS PIPINOS after participating in NATO’s largest anti-submarine warfare exercise #DynamicManta25. During his visit Grabbe attended meetings with the Chief of the Hellenic Navy and the Commander of the Fleet. #WeAreNATO
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Strength in unity on full display as Exercise Dynamic Mariner 25 showcases the power of NATO Allied forces at sea and on land. From warships and submarines cutting through the waves to Spanish and Turkish Marines together storming the beach, this is naval power in action. Teamwork. Readiness. Deterrence. It's what #DYMR25 is all about. #WeAreNATO
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Standing @NATO Maritime Group 1 conducted vigilance activities and presence operations in the GIUK Gap recently. The Gap separates the Norwegian Sea and the North Sea from the open Atlantic Ocean between Greenland, Iceland, and the United Kingdom. #WeAreNATO
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Training to Stay Ready! The last 24 hours of Exercise #DynamicMariner25 provided the perfect opportunity to enhance cooperation between naval assets through defensive drills against undersea and airborne threats. NRP D. Francisco de Almeida also conducted a Damage Control Exercise, simulating a small fire onboard - because readiness isn’t just about the fight, it’s about keeping the ship and crew safe. These exercises are essential to maintaining naval excellence at the highest level! #WeAreNATO #DYMR25
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NATO Headquarters' Budget Committee conducted a working visit to Allied Maritime Command in Northwood, United Kingdom March 27, 2025. The visit was set to continue enhancement of the successful relationship between the committee and MARCOM, represented by attendees from all 32 NATO nations, insight into current activities and the most recent developments in the maritime domain. #WeAreNATO
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