Tuesday 07 / January / 2025
Muscat- The Amerigo Vespucci ship, historic sailing ship and Training Ship of the Italian Navy, will arrive in Muscat on 8 January, 32nd stage of the World Tour. This is the first visit of the ship to the Omani city.
The Amerigo Vespucci, guardian of the most ancient naval and seafaring traditions for over ninety years - is one of the most well-known symbols of Italy in the world. The initiative of the "Vespucci World Tour", strongly supported by the Minister of Defense, Hon. Guido Crosetto, combines the traditional training activity of the Officer Cadets and the promotion of the excellence of Made in Italy. The Vespucci is the emblem of the Navy and of Italy itself: following the maritime traditions, over the years it has contributed to the growth of the country's prestige. The ship left the Port of Genoa on July 1, 2023 to complete a round-the-world trip lasting about 2 years and brings with it the culture, history, innovation, science, research, technology, which make Italy a country, appreciated throughout the world.
The ship arrival, expected to moor at berth n.6 of the Port Sultan Qaboos, at 08:00 on January 8th 2025, will be welcomed by the Italian Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman, H.E. Pierluigi D’Elia, along with Military Officials.
The ship will be open to the local population on January 9, 10 and 11, 2025.
Admiral Enrico Credendino, Chief of the Italian Navy, will pay an official visit to the Sultanate on the occasion of Vespucci port visit.
From January 8 to 12, at The Sustainable City Yiti Experience Center, a photographic exhibition "Voyages Across Oceans: The legacy of Amerigo Vespucci and Shabab Omani II Maritime Heritage" will take place.
