Every year, on April 11, the Guardia di Finanza celebrates the “Sea day” Opening its foundations to young people. A unique opportunity to educate to legality, promote environmental protection and make known the daily commitment of the military in the defense of the marine heritage
Sea day: the Guardia di Finanza opens the doors to students to educate the legality and protection of the marine environment
On 11 April, on the occasion of the “Sea day”the Guardia di Finanza He widened the doors of his aeronaventies to hundreds of pupils and students throughout Italy. The initiative, established on February 13, 2018 with the new decree on the Nautical Code, offered a concrete opportunity to tell the role of the body in protecting the sea and raising awareness of young people on the issues of legality and the environment.
The main objective: to turn on the curiosity of the students and make known the work of the aeronaval component of the yellow flames. The military illustrated their institutional activities, the values that guide the body and its traditions, strongly rooted in respect of the marine environment.
The Guardia di Finanza: a concrete commitment in safeguarding the sea
The organized activities highlighted the concrete commitment of the Guardia di Finanza in safeguarding the sea. The boys participated in training meetings and guided tours on board the naval units. They were able to touch the new technologies used by hand, observe the operational skills of the means and get to know the military work closely.
The students – many of whom were future captains, machine directors or naval logistics employees, is written in the note – they discovered the role of the Guardia di Finanza as the only one “Police force” with exclusive functions at sea. The visits showed the control board and the machine room. The staff explained how it protects the country’s economic-financial interests and counteract illegal trafficking by sea.
The practical demonstrations of the divers core, the staff of the aerial service and the dog units is also highly appreciated. These moments enriched the day with dynamic, engaging and high educational impact experiences.
The events in Rimini, Livorno and Trieste
In Rimini, two events in particular caught the attention of the students. The first was a simulation of recovery of waste in the canal port, conducted by the divers nucleus. The second, the release at sea of a marine turtle edited by the Cetacea Foundation. Both activities underlined the importance of the protection of marine ecosystem.
The students of Livorno and Porto Santo Stefano were able to observe the ecological transition process of the body closely. They visited the new ones “Green” naval unitsincluding the lookouts go 312 and go 318. These boats, with hybrid propulsion, represent a decisive step towards a reduced environmental impact.
In Trieste, however, the Guardia di Finanza participated in the event “Small eco-explorers for a clean sea”promoted by the amateur sports club “Northeast pond”. The protagonists were the children of the municipal equal kindergarten “Blue dolphin”.
The children witnessed a practical activity of recognition and separation of the waste collected in the waters of the Barcola Riviera. An educational experience that introduced children to the values of sustainability and respect for the sea.
The sea is a resource to be protected every day
The “Sea day” A precious moment of training and awareness has thus confirmed. The Guardia di Finanza, with passion and commitment, has been able to involve young and very young, transmitting a strong message: the sea is a resource to be protected every day.
