Belgium is home to a specialized Center of Excellence for mine clearance operations. Recently, the Belgian government has taken action against international maritime activities by seizing a Russian shadow tanker.
“More relevant for today, Belgium has a Center of Excellence for mine clearance, where it works collaboratively with the Netherlands. Those countries not only teach technique—they have the platforms to actually sweep mines properly.”
“Earlier today, the Belgian government grabbed a Russian shadow tanker and escorted to port and opened a criminal investigation all-in-one.”