Naval Station Mira

NS Mira is location in Vekllei.

Naval Station Mira, located just outside Fennel on the island of Mira, serves as a key Vekllei naval facility of the Marine Services in the eastern Atlantic Ocean. Established in the early 20th century by Portugal as a strategic outpost for defending Portuguese colonies and safeguarding maritime routes between Europe, Africa, and South America, the station has evolved into a comprehensive modern naval base serving advanced destroyer forces.

The facility operates as the primary base for Baker and Swordfish-class air escort destroyers, providing crucial air defence capabilities for Atlantic shipping lanes. Its comprehensive facilities include automatic ship repair docks, nuclear refuelling stations, and advanced communication systems for monitoring eastern Atlantic maritime traffic. The station serves as a cornerstone of Vekllei maritime security operations, frequently coordinating search-and-rescue missions and environmental monitoring throughout the surrounding waters. The facility maintains strong integration with local Fennel community and contributes significantly to the island’s naval heritage and economy.

Resident Maritime Service Vessels (Home Fleet)

• Baker and Swordfish-class Air Escort Destroyers
• 4 Gunboats

Resident Littoral Service Vessels (Atlantic Command)

• 1 Search and Rescue Vessel
• 1 Coastal Buoy Tender
• 1 Coastal Construction Tender