The BAM ‘Meteoro’ has finished a six-day mission aimed at reinforcing maritime security in the waters of the Canary Islands. The operation, under the tactical command of the Maritime Operational Command (MOM), was part of Presence, Surveillance, and Deterrence (OPVD) actions, seeking to improve maritime environment awareness and prepare for potential crises.

During the mission, the ship not only patrolled waters of national interest but also monitored special conservation areas and marine spaces within the Natura 2000 Network. The objective was to contribute to the protection of living resources in the Spanish EEZ and preserve areas of high environmental sensitivity.

After sailing 1,356 nautical miles and identifying over 100 vessels, the ‘Meteoro’ docked at the Port of Las Palmas. The commander, Corvette Captain Alejandro Fraga Pardo de Guevara, emphasized that the operation's primary focus was defending the interests of fishermen in waters of national importance.

The BAM ‘Meteoro’ is part of the Maritime Action Force (FAM), whose mission is to protect national maritime interests and control areas of national sovereignty and interest. The Maritime Operational Command (MOM), based in Cartagena and led by Vice Admiral Vicente Cuquerella Gamboa, coordinates these surveillance operations.