Carlo Margottini ship is the third frigate, second in anti-submarine configuration, of the FREMM class, acronym Fregate European Multi-Mission, naval units of the brand new concept that are at the apex of what is currently carried out by the Italian shipyards and the specialist industry of the industry. The unit, built and set up at the shipyards of Riva Trigoso and Muggiano, was launched on 29 June 2013 and made the first exit to the 26 2013 XNUMX XNUMX Platform and Combat Testing Conduct.
The ceremony was chaired by Admiral Inspector Chief Osvaldo Brogi, Chairman of the Testing and Acceptance Committee; The Director of Naval Arms at the vacancy took part, Michele Della Ventura, Director of OCCAR (Co-operative Organization for Armaments) mr. Timothy Rowntree and Industrial Representatives, who stressed that the close synergy between the Navy, the OCCAR FREMM program division office and the industry has allowed the completion of the shipyard Carlo Margottini in eight months from launch.
The wind wishes in the stern were sent to the commander of the unit, the frigate captain Pasquale Esposito, and his crew.