Larnaka. The Expero Frigate of the Italian Navy arrived in Larnaka, on the island of Cyprus, where it will make a technical stop until January 8th, 2018. The unit has been engaged in “Operation Safe Sea” since December 28th – an air-sea device whose task is to protect national interests in the central Mediterranean, ensuring safe maritime communication lines, fighting illicit trafficking, protecting Italian fishing vessels and oil platforms in international waters north of Libya. Departed from Taranto on January 1st, the Espero is one of the Mistral class frigates and is under the command Frigate Captain Giorgio Occhetto. (9Colonne)
