# Guardia di Finanza maritime security operations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/guardia-di-finanza-maritime-security-operations > Updated: 2026-10-15T09:34:25.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Guardia di Finanza has conducted high-level institutional meetings and inspections regarding maritime security and aeronaval operations in Italy. In Messina, Mayor Federico Basile met with Lieutenant Colonel Paolo Zottola, the newly appointed commander of the Guardia di Finanza's Aeronavale Group. The discussions centered on the strategic importance of the Strait of Messina and the necessity of institutional cooperation for maritime territory control and regional security. In the Lazio region, Regional Commander Mariano La Malfa inspected the Lazio Aeronavale Department in Civitavecchia. The inspection involved briefings on the unit’s organization and specialized capabilities, specifically focusing on maritime border surveillance, coastal territory control, and the prevention of illicit maritime trafficking through coordinated naval and aerial operations. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-15: Guardia di Finanza Commander inspects Lazio Aeronavale Department Guardia di Finanza Regional Commander Mariano La Malfa inspected the Lazio Aeronavale Department in Civitavecchia, reviewing maritime surveillance and anti-trafficking operations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guardia-di-finanza-commander-inspects-lazio-aeronavale-department ### 2026-10-07: Messina officials meet new Guardia di Finanza commander and approve inclusion project Messina Mayor Federico Basile met with the new Aeronavale Group commander of the Guardia di Finanza and approved a new experimental inclusion project for students with disabilities. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/messina-officials-meet-new-guardia-di-finanza-commander-and-approve-inclusion-project --- Cite as: Guardia di Finanza maritime security operations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/guardia-di-finanza-maritime-security-operations