Photos from the military exercise “Nemesis 2021” in the Cyprus EEZ, Greece also participated
The multinational exercise “Today took place”NEMESIS 2021», Within the sea plots 1, 2, 8 and 9 of the EEZ of Cyprus. In a written announcement Cyprus Research and Distribution Coordination Center (KSED) states that “The exercise was attended by staff from Cyprus, Greece, France, the United Kingdom, the United States, Israel, Italy and Egypt, as well as six private companies. Some of the scenarios of the exercise were attended, among others, by the Ambassadors and Defense Attachés of the participating countries, as well as representatives of the companies EXXONMOBIL, TOTAL, ENI and NOBLE, which are active in the Cypriot EEZ.».
The multinational exercise “NEMESIS 2021”, was held for 8th consecutive year and is part of the preparation of Cyprus for the implementation of its energy program.
THE exercise included counter-terrorism scenarios on a platform hydrocarbon extraction, suspicion of suspected ships, firefighting on ships, release and airlift of wounded, mass demolition due to abandonment of the platform, as well as marine pollution.
In total in exercise involved 20 media from foreign countries, 24 media and Services of the Republic of Cyprus, 6 private companies and 2 International Organizations. Specifically, a Greek Navy Frigate, five warships of the Cyprus Navy Administration, two patrol boats of the Cypriot Coast Guard, the tanker “ALEXANDRIAOf PETRONAV, funded by EMSA, the hydrocarbon extraction platform «Tungsten explorer“, As well as a boat of the company VSS EPE, a boat of the company VTS Vasiliko and two boats of the company EDT Offshore for dealing with marine pollution and firefighting.
They also participated in the exercise also four helicopters of the Republic of Cyprus, the French aircraft ATLANTIQUE, a helicopter and a marine pollution control team from the United Kingdom, two Italian Helicopters, an Italian R-72 aircraft and an Italian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a Greek C-130 aircraft Air Force and an American P-8 aircraft.
From the side of Special Operations Teams, the Special Counter-Terrorism Squad of the Motorized Rapid Action Unit of the Cyprus Police, the Airborne Parachute Team of the 31st Hellenic Air Force, of the 747 Motorized Special Forces teams participated. Destroyers of the MYK of the Cyprus Navy Administration, the Special Disaster Management Unit (EMAK) of the Fire Service, as well as specialized nurses of the Ambulance Service of the State Health Services Organization.
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