On Friday 10 July 2009, after a blessing by Canon César Penzo, Chaplain of the Force Publique (Police Department), HSH Prince Albert II and Pierre Casiraghi proceeded with christening the Fire Department's boat, Santa Barburà, by smashing a bottle of champagne against her prow.
After the ceremony, HSH the Prince, Pierre Casiraghi, Lieutenant-Colonel Christian Chevallier, Ezio Menna, builder of the craft, and Colonel Luc Fringant embarked on the launch for an outing at sea.
