The interesting Fran Noffra´s Professional Biography since 2001

Biography

Naval Officer

Born in Caracas Venezuela in December 1978, he graduated with a Bachelor of Naval Sciences in 2001, after accumulating 21 years of experience in the Venezuelan Navy aboard military ships, naval bases and maritime operations with the Navy of the United States, the Netherlands, Argentina and Colombia, standing out for their level of professionalism and high training, his most prominent positions were in the Coast Guard, including Commander of the Coast Guard at the Margarita Island, he achieved advanced experience with electronic equipment, communications and sensors such as radars, consoles fire control, held all positions up to the rank of Lieutenant Commander, when he decided to retire in 2017.

Among the most outstanding operational activities of Fran Noffra, we can mention his impressive results as Commander of the Coast Guard of Juan Griego on the Island of Margarita (2013-2016), where he managed to win the first pennant of the E for Efficiency since its creation, summarized in the following video.

He also excelled in the early years as a naval officer in combat systems and in radar and torpedo electronics, in the conventional North American training of Surface Warfare, Anti-Sugmarine Warfare, and Anti-Aircraft Warfare. This video shows the First Otomat Missile Launch (Surface-Surface) from the Patrol Boat Victoria, a Patrol Boat with more than 30 years of Italian technology.

In 2003 Fran Noffra participated in the military exercises organized by the United States Navy UNITAS 44-03 with an outstanding participation sailing as Shiprider aboard the Destroyer USS O’Bannon (DD-987), for which he received recognition from Destroyer Commander.

Awards earned by Fran Noffra

Military Awards

Orden Rafael Urdaneta

Venezuelan Ministry of Defense Jul 2011 Due to his excellent conduct, he served as a Naval Officer for a continuous period of 10 years, an example for his subordinates.

Orden Ejercito Bolivariano

Orden del "Ejercito Bolivariano" en su única clase - Venezuelan Army Dec 2012 Recognition granted by the Venezuelan Army for his excellent performance in planning and executing military operations in coordination with the two army and navy components.

Medalla Naval Luis Brion

Venezuelan Navy Jul 2008 For his excellent performance as Division Chief on board Patrol Ship VICTORIA PC-16, consolidating himself with the launch of the Otomat Missile (after more than 15 years have elapsed without launching on this type of Warship, in addition to being the first and only missile launched on this warship in his 40 years of life).

Medalla Naval Batalla de Maracaibo

Venezuelan Navy Jul 2013 As recognition of his excellent performance as Chief of the Operations Division of the Coast Guard in Nueva Esparta State of Venezuela, successfully attending to more than 10 SAR cases, saving a total of 36 lives that were in danger.

Medalla Naval Teniente de Navío P. L. Urribarri

Medalla Naval "Teniente de Navío PEDRO LUCAS URRIBARRÍ" Venezuelan Coast Guard Commander May 2015 For his excellent work as Commander of the Juan Griego Coast Guard Station, managing to win the "E" Pennant for Efficiency as the Best Venezuelan Coast Guard Station

Medalla Naval "ALMIRANTE SEBASTIÁN FRANCISCO DE MIRANDA" en su única clase

Medalla Naval Almirante Miranda

Venezuelan Navy Jul 2014 Recognition from the Venezuelan Navy to professionals with high performance in their positions, significantly improving operational performance, in this case for their excellent performance as Commander of the Juan Griego Coast Guard Station in the Nueva Esparta State of Venezuela

Medalla Venezuela Azul

Minister of Defense of Venezuela Jul 2015 For his excellent performance as Commander of Coast Guard Station, detecting a foreign flagged vessel in Venezuelan waters, which he detained and processed according to the laws and international regulations, with the presumption of illegal fuel sale. As well consolidate communication networks, on the coasts and waters of Nueva Esparta State and Margarita, Coche, Cubagua and Los Frailes Islands.

Cinta Naval Actos Distinguidos en Tiempos de Paz

Venezuelan Navy Jul 2003 For his excellent professional performance as Head of the Department of Anti-submarine Weapons and the Department of Sensors, Electronic Warfare and C.I.C. of the Missile Frigate Almirante Garcia (F-26)

Cinta Naval E de Eficiencia del Escuadron de Fragatas

Cinta Naval E de Eficiencia de Fragatas

Cinta Naval "E DE EFICIENCIA" del Escuadrón de Fragatas de la Armada de Venezuela Venezuelan Navy Jul 2004 For having been a crew member of the Missile Frigate Almirante Garcia (F-26) that obtained the best performance Operations on 2002-2003

Cinta Naval E de Eficiencia de Guardacostas

Venezuelan Navy Jul 2015 For leading his crew as Commander of the Coast Guard Station of Juan Griego at the Margarita Island, to obtain the best operational results in all of Venezuela, winning the First E for Efficiency of his command.

Civilian Awards

Orden Cívico Militar "General de División Francisco Esteban Gómez"

Orden Francisco Esteban Gómez - Clase Bronce

Governor of the Nueva Esparta State of Venezuela Jul 2015 For his excellent performance as Commander of the Juan Griego Coast Guard Station in the protection of the coasts of the Nueva Esparta State, in its islands of Margarita, Coche, and Cubagua, as well as the care of Human Life at Sea, fighting illegal in all the aquatic spaces of the State.

Orden Luisa Cáceres de Arismendi

Legislative Council of the Nueva Esparta State of Venezuela Jun 2013 Civil Decoration was awarded in recognition of his excellent performance as Chief of the Operations Division of the Coast Guard in Nueva Esparta State, Venezuela, successfully resolving more than 10 SAR cases, saving a total of 36 lives that were in danger.

Orden Capitán de Navío Antonio Diaz

Mayor of the Diaz Municipality of the Nueva Esparta State of Venezuela Jun 2015 Civil Decoration awarded in recognition of his excellent performance as Commander of the JuanGriego Coast Guard Station in Nueva Esparta State, managing to protect a 54 Kms coastal zone, as well as the constant coordination with the fishing communities of the area.

Orden Cívico Militar "VILLAS DE SANTA ANA DEL NORTE"

Orden Villas de Santa Ana del Norte

Mayor of the Gomez Municipality of the Nueva Esparta State of Venezuela Mar 2015 Civil Decoration awarded in recognition of his excellent performance as Commander of the Juan Griego Coast Guard Station in Nueva Esparta State, managing to protect a 54 Kms coastal zone, including the most important tourist beaches on Margarita Island as well as the constant coordination with the fishing communities of the area, which includes the Mayor's Office that grants this recognition.

Orden Batalla de los Frailes

Mayor of the Marcano Municipality of the Nueva Esparta State of Venezuela May 2014 Civil Decoration awarded in recognition of his excellent performance as Commander of the Juan Griego Coast Guard Station in Nueva Esparta State, managing to protect a 54-kilometre coastal zone, including the most important tourist beaches on Margarita Island as wellas the constant coordination with the fishing communities of the area.

Orden 3 DE MAYO

Mayor of the Marcano Municipality of the Nueva Esparta State of Venezuela May 2014 Civil Decoration awarded in recognition of his excellent performance as Commander of the Juan Griego Coast Guard Station in Nueva Esparta State, managing to protect a 54-kilometer coastal zone, including the most important tourist beaches on Margarita Island as well as the constant coordination with the fishing communities of the area.

Master Business Administration

In 2018 Fran Noffra obtained his Master’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing with Summa Cum Laude qualifications, acquiring the knowledge and skills that have subsequently allowed success in the Management of the companies that he has had the honor of leading in the maritime businesses of Panama and The Bahamas, import and commercialization of Italian Wines in Panama, as well as the creation and development of its own Digital Marketing Agency