The NATO COE welcomed Commander Florian Hartholt, Deputy Defence Attaché of the Netherlands for France and Portugal, and Mariana Pereira Serra, Senior Policy Officer at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, on 8 July 2026.
The visit included engagements at the Portuguese Hydrographic Institute, the Portuguese Navy GEOMETOC Centre, and the COE, where the delegation was briefed on the Centre's mission, activities, and ongoing projects.
The visit highlighted the importance of continued engagement and cooperation among NATO Allies in support of maritime security and environmental awareness.
