Italians tour Stennis' NMOC

STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. - The U.S. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command hosted representatives from the Italian Hydrographic Institute (IIM) for a familiarization of operational capabilities tour here July 22. Director of IIM, Rear Adm. Massimiliano Nannini’s visit represents the strength of the U.S.-Italian partnership-alliance. The partnership goes back decades, as does our collaboration in hydrography and oceanography, according to Rear Adm. Ron J. Piret, NMOC commander. IIM representatives toured Naval Oceanography assets, including the Maritime Operations Center (MOC) and with the Fleet Survey Team (FST), and participated in information-sharing exchanges, covering oceanography, hydrography, and war-fighting support. The U.S. established diplomatic relations with Italy in 1861. IIM is responsible for official nautical documentation within Italy's seawaters and coastlines. (Source: Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command 08/15/22) Italian Hydrographic Institute Visits Naval Oceanography > United States Navy > News-Stories