Phoenix Express '09 members conduct damage control training aboard Italian ship
SOUDA BAY, Greece — An Italian Marine demonstrates his job as a phone talker during a fire simulation drill aboard the Italian Navy corvette Comandante Cigala Fulgosi (P 490) during exercise Phoenix Express 2009, April 29. Marines from Italy hosted damage control training aboard the ship to Phoenix Express participants from Turkey, Spain, and the U.S. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jenniffer Rivera)
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SOUDA BAY, Greece — Marines from Italy hosted damage control training aboard Italian vessel ITS Cigala Fulgosi to Phoenix Express participants from Turkey, Spain and the U.S. April 29.
The training included a damage control workshop, a tour of the ship and its systems, a fire simulation, and a brief where all the participants were able to exchange knowledge and ideas.
"It was interesting to see the similarities and the differences," said Spanish Navy Seaman Teodoro Fernandez Egea. "The overall objective is the same so the training was very effective." The hour-long training allowed observers to witness the step-by-step procedures Italian Marines follow when there is a fire emergency onboard the ship. "This particular exercise is an important aspect of the overall training mission; it allows us to help improve our capabilities and strengthen regional maritime safety," said the ship's Chief Engineer, Italian Navy Lt. Luigi Manfreda.
While in port, members of PE09's combined maritime forces also trained at NATO's Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center and aboard the Greek training vessel ARIS. "This type of training is great because it presents an opportunity to see the differences and similarities between navies," said Manfreda. "Phoenix Express also allows the countries involved to pass on knowledge about damage control and firefighting which is important because it affects every military member."
PE09 expects to begin the at-sea portion May 4 where events will focus on maritime domain awareness and will include interaction between forces afloat and a maritime operation center ashore.
PE09, a two-week long exercise designed to strengthen regional maritime partnerships, is part of the overall U.S. Africa Command and Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa - Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) strategy to enhance regional stability in the region through increased interoperability and cooperation among regional allies from the United States, Africa, and Europe. Participating countries include Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Senegal, Spain, Turkey, Greece, Portugal, Italy, France, Malta, Croatia and the United States.
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