President Sergio Mattarella emphasized maritime rescue as a foundational value of Italian seafaring, especially in the Mediterranean. At the Assembly of the Italian Shipowners' Confederation, he highlighted the cooperation between the merchant fleet, the Coast Guard, and the Port Authorities, a symbol of responsibility and the protection of human life. RaiNews reported this maritime civilization as a universal sentiment.

Mattarella expressed concern about geopolitical crises that threaten the freedom of navigation. He criticized those who ignore shared rules to impose their own, risking a civil regression. He recalled the 1888 Convention of Constantinople, predating the International Maritime Organization, as an example of universal maritime discipline to be defended.

The Head of State recognized naval infrastructure as an economic driver and an advanced technological platform. He encouraged innovation and environmental safety, topics highlighted by President Zanetti. Mattarella emphasized the urgency of respecting the balance of the seas, «the privileged place for life on the planet», crucial against climate change.

Finally, Mattarella described navigation as a vital infrastructure for globalization, with 80% of global trade via sea. He defined it as a “precious thermometer” for global health, highlighting its material and immaterial role. This centrality is an indispensable pillar for international trade and connectivity.