"The numbers clearly tell us that every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the economy national team'. This was underlined by the Commander General of the Coast Guard, Admiral Chief Inspector Nicola Carlone, speaking this morning at the INAIL Auditorium in Rome at the presentation of the report entitled "The contribution of the Coast Guard to the country's economy", an initiative promoted by the by the General Command of the Coast Guard as part of the events linked to the 160th anniversary of the establishment, which took place in 1865, of the Corps of the Port Authorities - Coast Guard.

"It is an objective confirmation - underlined Carlone - the strategic importance of our work and the value added that the Corps produces daily for the country. Per At the center of this value - he pointed out - are the 11,000 men and women of the Corps: a highly specialized human capital on which to we continue to focus, through targeted training courses and investments in professional growth".

On the sidelines of the event, the President of the Swiss Confederation Italiana Armatori (Confitarma), Mario Zanetti, noted that the Coast Guard is much more than a garrison of legality and rescue: it is a real value enabler, able to give back to the community 53% of the resources allocated to it. 'The contribution of the General Command of the Port Authorities - he added - is essential to ensure the operation, safety and the efficiency of our ports. The Italian armament system recognises this institution as an essential partner for the development of the development of maritime transport and the entire maritime economy".