The BAM “Furor” sails on presence, surveillance and deterrence operation

• This Navy vessel will reinforce maritime security in the Strait of Gibraltar and the Balearic and Alboran Seas to contribute to the comprehensive protection of waters of national interest

The Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) “Furor” has begun its activation, within the framework of the Presence, Surveillance and Deterrence Operations (OPVD), to carry out maritime security and surveillance tasks in the Balearic and Alboran Seas, as well as in the Strait of Gibraltar. With the vessel integrated into the Maritime Operational Command (MOM), and under the operational control of the Commander of the Operations Command (MOPS), its main objective is to contribute to guaranteeing the integral protection of waters of sovereignty and interest.

During this activation, the “Furor” will carry out Maritime Security Operations (MSO), which consist of verification and control activities of maritime traffic in order to ensure freedom of navigation. It will also carry out naval presence actions in the vicinity of Alboran Island and Spanish sovereign waters in North Africa.  For this operation, the BAM “Furor” has embarked a Marine Infantry Operational Security Team (EOS) to increase its force protection and maritime interdiction capabilities.

In addition to the operational activities, the “Furor” is scheduled to call at the port of Algeciras, where it will carry out different institutional activities and open days so that the public can learn about the ship's capabilities to contribute to the comprehensive security of the seas, which has such an impact on the daily lives of Spaniards. On rhe other hand, The BAM is also scheduled to make a logistical stop in Cartagena and another in Malaga.

After completing this maritime security operation, the “Furor” will return to its base at the Cartagena Arsenal on 31 July.

BAM 'Furor

The BAM “Furor” is one of the Offshore Patrol Vessel under the Command of the Maritime Action Force Units in Cartagena, based at the Cartagena Arsenal, and designed to carry out missions of all kinds, including the following: maritime security, protection of national maritime interests and control of areas of sovereignty and national interest, as well as missions in collaboration with State Security Forces and Corps at sea, such as operations against drug trafficking or terrorism. They also carry out missions of control and protection of maritime traffic, surveillance and control of fishing and the fight against maritime pollution.

Maritime Operational Command (MOM)

The Maritime Operational Command (MOM) is the body within the operational structure of the Armed Forces, subordinate to the Chief of Defence Staff (JEMAD) responsible, at his level, for planning, conducting and monitoring permanent surveillance and security operations in maritime areas of sovereignty, responsibility and national interest. It is under the command of the Admiral of Maritime Action and is based in Cartagena.

Presence, Surveillance and Deterrence Operations

Presence, Surveillance and Deterrence Operations are an effective tool for maintaining surveillance of sovereign spaces, enabling early detection of threats and facilitating an immediate and viable response to a potential crisis.

The Land (MOT), Maritime (MOM), Air (MOA), Cyberspace (MOC) and Space (MOESPA) Operational Commands make up the Permanent Command structure. On a daily basis, there are some 3,000 Armed Forces personnel involved in these types of operations under the operational control of the Operations Command.