Change of the guard at the top of the North Sardinia Maritime Directorate between the captains Giovanni Canu and Giorgio Castronuovo .

At the official ceremony in Olbia , the highest civil and military authorities were present, the Commander General of the Coast Guard Corps, Admiral Nicola Carlone , who greeted the protagonists of the passing of the baton. "To commander Giovanni Canu I confirm my full satisfaction for the responsible and professional work - he said addressing the former director leaving for Rome where he will direct the plans and operations department - in the hardest period of the pandemic, also thanks to the effective collaboration with the Port System Authority ".

Carlone underlined the commitment in easing the tensions in the days of the protests of the hauliers, the commitment on the themes of the protection of the marine environment and fishing, on the energy sustainability of the harbor master's office. “ I wish Commander Castronuovo to lead with a skilful hand . The challenge that awaits it is Olbia, an operational and dynamic port that is investing in its tourist vocations for shipbuilding, cruising, digitization and environmental sustainability ".

Excited are the words of the outgoing Giovanni Canu , who has repeatedly reiterated his love for a special land that welcomed him and greeted him with a warm "a kent'annos". “Thanks - he began - I have been integrated by a highly efficient system that has withstood the shocks of millions of passengers and emergencies”. Administrative simplification, environmental protection and favorable conditions for the growth of the territory, especially in the maritime sector, the challenges announced by the new director: "This assignment brings me back to the memories of a young captain in command of the port of Alghero, now it opens a new page ".