Between April 24th and May 2nd, a delegation of the Naval Academy "Mircea cel Batran", led by Lieutenant Colonel Olaru Constantin Cristinel, had participated in the International Nautical Challange "Naval Academy Trophy and Livorno City" organized by the Italian Naval Academy in Livorno. The military cadets, Manole Andreea Elena, Martin Mircea and Taranu Antonio had the opportunity to develop their sailing skills, as well as to identify new methods of using and managing small boats. The activity contributes to the international visibility incentive of the Naval Academy "Mircea cel Batran" in the region and the further institutional alignment to the European standards regarding the maritime education and training processes.