From the 22th to the 26th of September, the ship will be involved in naval diplomacy and international cooperation activities
Laem Chabang, September 22nd 2026 – As part of her operational projection in the Indo-Pacific quadrant, the Italian Navy’s Multi-Purpose Combat Ship (MPCS) Giovanni Delle Bande Nere has reached Thailand, where she has made a port call in the port of Laem Chabang, from September the 22nd to the 26th.
The Italian Ambassador in Bangkok, H.E. Paolo Dionisi, together with a representative of the Royal Thai Navy (RTN), has welcomed the ship on her arrival in port.
ITS Giovanni Delle Bande Nere, which set sail on the 3rd of May from Taranto Naval Base, will call ten ports, consolidating Italy’s presence in the region as part of wider international cooperation with the aim of showcasing the ‘Italian System’ in technological, industrial and cultural terms, and promoting Italian excellence during the major events organized throughout the deployment.
In accordance with the strategic objectives of the operational projection and as part of the ongoing consolidation of international cooperation, established in the past by the Italian Navy units in the region, the visit of ITS Giovanni Delle Bande Nere in Thailand reaffirms the Italian Ministry of Defence’s commitment to demonstrating the nation’s capability to operate in global maritime contexts and to strength the cooperation with partner navies, thereby promoting the protection of maritime communication lines and freedom of navigation.
