NATO Warships Visit Dublin to Strengthen Maritime Cooperation with Ireland
NATO Allied Maritime Command
Oct 20 2025
Dublin, Ireland -- NATO warships HNLMS Johan de Witt and FGS Hamburg arrived in Dublin for a three-day port visit, underscoring NATO's commitment to maritime security and further strengthening cooperation with partner nations including Ireland, a valued NATO Partner.
The ships, members of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) were joined by the Irish Naval Service's Ocean Patrol Vessel LE William Butler Yeats in a Passing Exercise (PASSEX) off the Irish coast. Together, the ships conducted manoeuvring and communication drills, demonstrating the high level of cooperation and interoperability between NATO members and Partner country Ireland.
The Commander SNMG1, Royal Netherlands Navy Commodore Arjen Warnaar, conducted several courtesy calls to further strengthen the bilateral relations between Ireland and NATO. Together with the Ambassador of the Luxembourg Embassy in Ireland (on behalf of NATO), a reception was hosted aboard HNLMS Johan de Witt. Representatives from several NATO Nations were present, local authorities and the maritime community.
While in Dublin, the crews enjoyed recreational activities in and around the city. The port visit offered a valuable balance of operational exercises, diplomacy, and cultural engagement, fostering stronger international ties and supporting crew morale.
Standing NATO Maritime Groups operate under the operational control of Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM), the central hub for maritime security coordination within the Alliance. Together, these forces provide a continuous and credible presence at sea, ensuring that NATO remains ready and able to respond to evolving maritime challenges.
Story by Public Affairs Office at MARCOM
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