Aden – Yesterday, the Mimbelli returned to the Naval Station at Mar Grande of Taranto, after seven months with the NATO anti-piracy Ocean Shield mission. More than 160 days at sea for over 37,000 miles of sailing in the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden, touching different countries of the Arabian Peninsula and East Africa, as well as the island of Madagascar. The vessel engaged in anti-piracy operations and humanitarian assistance missions, naval diplomacy and training. Under the command of Captain Davide Berna, the Mimbelli contributed to maintaining security at sea for the benefit of the international community. (9Colonne)
