Two Navies aim to boost their coordination against the illegal maritime activity, including smuggling and irregular migration.Another goal was to develop maritime surveillance and search-and-rescue operations. The exercises were held in international waters near the Tunisian coast. The Hellenic Navy has involved its Salamis (F-455) frigate in this naval exercise. In contrast, the Tunisian Navy has participated in this joint maritime exercise with its PR HASDRUBAL 509.