NATO MDWG 2026
CARTAGENA, SPAIN
15-19 JUNE

INDUSTRY RECEPTION/ICEBREAKER
TUESDAY 16 JUNE

17 KEY COMPANIES WILL BE HOSTING THIS EVENT
IN SUPPORT OF THE SPANISH NAVY

Avon Protection, AXSUB, Blueprint Subsea, Casco Antiguo, Coda Octopus Products, Draeger Hispania, Fourth Element, Hytech-Pommec, Interspiro, JFD, MURO-CCR, Nautil Underwater Systems, Northern Diver, Shearwater, SOS Group, Waterproof diving, Whites Drywear

What is the NATO MDWG?

NATO Military Working Group (MDWG) formerly the Underwater Diving working Group.

The MDWG standardises Diving Techniques, Clearance Diving Operations, Amphibious Warfare Operations, Ship’s Diver Operations, Salvage Operations, Underwater Construction Operations, Equipment and Table Validation Procedures, Medical Guidance for Diving Operations and Diving and Seabed Operations below 50 metres

MDWG staffs proposals for operational standardisation in all aspects of military underwater diving including but not restricted to:-

· Diving Techniques

· Clearance Diving Operations

· Amphibious Warfare Operations

· Ship’s Diver Operations

· Salvage Operations

· Underwater Construction Operations

· Equipment and Table Validation Procedures

· Medical Guidance for Diving Operations

· Diving and Seabed Operations below 50 metres

MDWG has two committees:

Medical Committee – consists of naval medical officers and civilian specialists who examine the field of diving medicine

Equipment & Systems (E&S) Committee – responsible for diving equipment related problems and identifies patterns that may be associated with improper design or use. Researches new equipment/services available commercially and presents to the MDWG Conference.