Operation

Active

Endeavour!

Operation Active Endeavour (OAE) is the naval operation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) against terrorism in the Mediterranean Sea.

 

OAEDesigned to prevent the movement of terrorists as well as to enhance the security of shipping in general, OAE is one of the first military actions taken by NATO in response to an invocation of Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty which provides for collective defense.

 

OAE is an important contribution to the peace, stability and security of all nations and peoples.

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Report a suspect activity ?

Call 00 39 081 1970 6533

or Click here!

 

Report your ship's movement in the Mediterranean Sea?

Call 00 44 1923 956574

or Click here!

 

Merchant Ships are requested to report their movements sailing to and through the Mediterranean Sea 24 hours before arriving in the area.

 

Your ideas are important, click here to participate!

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» Concept of Operation

» NON-NATO Nations Involvement

» Significant dates

» Compliant Boardings

» OAE Benefits

 

 

 

OPERATION ACTIVE ENDEAVOUR

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Cooperation with Operation ACTIVE ENDEAVOUR units provides for the safe and secure movement of vessels at sea and reduces the time spent on inspections. Any suspicious behavior at sea might be considered as a potential indication of illegal or terrorist activity. All hailings and boardings are conducted in accordance with the rules of international law and the agreement of the vessel’s Flag state and ship’s Master.

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* Your ideas are important! Give us your comments and fill in the questionnaire!

 

* Report any suspicious activity in the Mediterranean Sea to MARITIME COMMAND NAPLES

Free Call: 00 39 081 1970 6533 , email to: oaenow@live.com

 

* Provide NATO SHIPPING CENTRE with your merchant ship voluntary movement report to avoid hailing and boarding. Free Call: 00 44 1923 956574 , email to: info@shipping.nato.int

 

* Cooperate and support OAE units during hailing and boarding operations.