Recently, the Aliança Atlântica (NATO), in a message sent to Portugal, recognized the ship and all the military personnel, praising the effort, the spirit of bravery and dedication shown by the Portuguese sailors over the months they were at sea, as well as the ability to adaptation to the various challenges, honoring the name of the Portuguese Navy, Portugal and NATO in an international mission.
During the mission period, the Navy ship sailed more than 2000 hours, having traveled 20500 nautical miles, equivalent to about 37900 km, which took the ship and its crew of 177 soldiers to the North Atlantic, North Sea and Baltic Sea. , and which included two passes through the Arctic Circle.