Atalanta Mission: Doria Ship in Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates

26/08/14

Doria ship, after a long stay at sea, during which it also carried out a refueling activity with the English unit RFA Wave Ruler in the Gulf of Oman, has docked these days in the port of Fujairah (United Arab Emirates) where he received a visit from the Italian ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Giorgio Starace.

"The units of the Italian navy and their crews - the ambassador's words - best represent Italy in the world and are real ambassadors of our country. I am particularly pleased with the presence of Andrea Doria ship in the United Arab Emirates, further confirmation of the excellent cooperation relationships between the two countries, particularly lively in the military marine sector ".

Doria ship, from the 6 last August, operates in the waters of the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, engaged in the mission of the European Union Atalanta to counter the phenomenon of piracy.

Source: Military Navy