The offshore patrol vessel Serviola sails in an operation of presence, surveillance and deterrence in the Cantabrian Sea

• The OPV is carrying out maritime traffic verification and control activities

The offshore patrol vessel Serviola is conducting surveillance patrols in the Cantabrian Sea.

This activation is being carried out within the framework of Presence, Surveillance and Deterrence (PSD) operations, consisting of maritime traffic verification and control activities to ensure freedom of navigation and to contribute to the protection of infrastructure in our waters of permanent interest.

During this mission, Serviola is integrated into the Maritime Operational Command (MOM), under the operational control of the Operations Command (MOPS).

The offshore patrol vessel OPV Serviola

Serviola is one of the offshore patrol vessels under the command of the Commander of the Maritime Action Force Units in Ferrol. Her main tasks include carrying out maritime security missions, protecting national maritime interests and controlling areas of sovereignty and national interest, as well as missions in collaboration with the State Security Forces and Corps at sea.

Maritime Operational Command (MOM)

The Maritime Operational Command (MOM) is part of the operational structure of the Armed Forces, subordinate to the Chief of Defence (JEMAD), responsible, at its level, for planning, conducting and monitoring operations involving presence, surveillance and deterrence in maritime areas of sovereignty, responsibility and national interest. It is under the command of the Admiral of Maritime Action (ALMART) and is based in Cartagena.

Presence, Surveillance and Deterrence Operations

Presence, surveillance and deterrence operations are an effective tool for maintaining surveillance of areas of sovereignty, enabling early detection of threats and facilitating an immediate and viable response to a potential crisis.

The Land (MOT), Maritime (MOM), Air (MOA), Space (MOESPA) and Cyberspace (MOC) Operational Commands make up the Permanent Commands structure. Every day, thousands of Armed Forces personnel are deployed in these permanent military operations, under the operational control of the Operations Command.