On July 23, the frigate Virginio Fasan returned to the naval base of La Spezia at the end of a demanding deployment integrated into the European Operation EUNAVFOR ASPIDES device. The naval assets forming part of the Operation operate with the primary objective of ensuring the free navigation of merchant ships in transit along the main commercial routes of the Red Sea.
Departing from La Spezia on April 8, the Unit crossed the Suez Canal and since April 19 has ensured the important contribution that Italy has guaranteed since the launch of the Operation. Today, at the end of its deployment, the Unit returned to La Spezia after having conducted several close protection actions in favor of merchant ships of national and European interest in transit through the Southern Red Sea, ensuring an important contribution to the defense of maritime traffic with the constant presence and surveillance in the delicate area of operations assigned.
Many were the relatives and friends of the crew members who flocked to the naval base today to embrace their loved ones after such an intense commitment. A particularly delicate activity that allowed the crew of Virginio Fasan to demonstrate the high standards that characterize the Ships and the assets of our Armed Forces.