Naval Station Verde

NS Verde is location in Vekllei.

Naval Station Verde, located on the Azores island of Costa Verde, serves as a vital maritime hub of the Vekllei Marine Services in the Commonwealth Atlantic. Established in the late 19th century under Portuguese rule as a strategic coaling and resupply point, the station has evolved into a modern naval facility equipped with automatic maintenance systems and advanced logistics capabilities. Its position at the crossroads of Atlantic shipping routes makes it indispensable for monitoring European, African and American maritime traffic.

The station currently serves as the primary base for Volcanic-class Fleet Carriers and Nike-class Missile Cruisers of the Commonwealth Fleet. Its comprehensive facilities include nuclear refuelling stations, heavy-lift dry-docks, and sophisticated radar arrays capable of tracking surface vessels across hundreds of nautical miles. The facility plays a crucial role in anti-piracy operations and coordinates closely with UN maritime security task forces.

Resident Maritime Service Vessels (Home Fleet)

• 3 Amenities Ship
• 6 Naval Yachts

Resident Littoral Service Vessels (Atlantic Command)

• 1 Frigate Customs Cutter
• 2 Medium Customs Cutters
• 2 Fast Patrol Boats
• 2 Hound-class Hovercraft Cutters
• 1 Seagoing Buoy Tender
• 1 Harbour Tugboat

Resident Air Service Squadrons

• No. 1 Aerocombat Wing
• No. 1 Fighter Sqdn. Navy
• No. 2 Fighter Sqdn. Gold
• No. 3 Aeroweapons Wing
• No. 12 Aeroweapons Sqdn. Phalanx
• No. 1 Aeroxiliary Wing
• No. 2 Search & Rescue Sqdn. Clement
• No. 1 Aerotransport Wing
• No. 1 Aerotransport Sqdn. Commonwealth