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Mozambique: Italian Navy frigate Luigi Rizzo on official visit to Maputo
1:47 CAT | 08 Apr 2025
File photo: Courtesy of Ambasciata d'Italia Maputo
The Italian Navy frigate Luigi Rizzo arrived at the Port of Maputo on Tuesday morning (08-04) where it will remain until the 11th (Friday).
The stopover precedes the resumption of patrols to protect commercial traffic in the Horn of Africa and Indian Ocean region, as part of EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA , led by the European Union.
The e European Multi-Mission Frigate (FREMM) ITS Luigi Rizzo , launched in 2017, currently serves as the flagship of the European mission, which is under the Italian command of Rear Admiral Davide Da Pozzo.
During the frigate’s stay in Maputo, the crew, under the command of Giuseppe Lucafò, will participate in a series of activities within the framework of cooperation with the Mozambican Armed Forces and in meetings with civil society, coordinated by the Italian Embassy.
The Rizzo’s visit also aims to initiate a new cooperation programme between the Italian and Mozambican navies, with the aim of strengthening dialogue and cooperation in the field of maritime security.
🚨 Working 24/7 to provide maritime security.
The Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO) is your eyes in high-threat waters.
As an integral part of Operation ATALANTA, it provides security to vessels transiting the Area of Operations.
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— EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA (@EUNAVFOR) March 6, 2025
Joint activity at sea ⚓#OperationATALANTA flagship ITS #RIZZO and a patrol vessel of the Kenyan Navy conducted a joint activity at sea off the waters of the port of Mombasa, Kenya.
🤝 Cooperation and collaboration to enhance maritime security.@kdfinfo @ItalianNavy pic.twitter.com/UvahIDSfDB
— EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA (@EUNAVFOR) April 7, 2025
While patrolling the Area of Operations to provide maritime security, #OperationATALANTA warships make regular port calls for logistical purposes and to conduct exercises & local engagements.
📷: ATALANTA surface asset ESPS #REINASOFIA moored in Antsiranana port, Madagascar. pic.twitter.com/smFTgkMYik
— EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA (@EUNAVFOR) April 2, 2025
Source: Ambasciata d'Italia Maputo / Press Release
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