Formerly known as
Emilio Bianchi, the frigate was renamed
Bernees (FFG 1003). She is the second FREMM frigate to join the Egyptian naval forces after the
Al Galala (FFG 1002) which
Both vessels are considered as
“a remarkable technological addition to the Egyptian Navy and shall safeguard the borders, shipping routes, and the vast natural resources in both the Mediterranean and the Red Seas, along with supporting the land forces in their offensive or defensive operations,” the Egyptian Ministry of Defense said in a statement.
The crew was prepared and qualified through a simultaneous training program implemented in two phases in Egypt and Italy.