World Navies Today: Italy
Revised 24 March 2002
Version 1.13
Compiled and Maintained by: Andrew Toppan
Compiled with assistance from: Cesare Vecchi
World Navies Today Main Page: http://www.hazegray.org/worldnav/
This list includes all surface combatants, submarines, mine warfare
vessels and patrol craft over 100 tons displacement, and all amphibious
ships and auxiliaries over 500 tons displacement. Non-self-propelled
craft and vessels without seagoing capability are not included.
Ships not yet commissioned, or in long-term overhaul/conversion, are
listed in [brackets]. Navigation and surface-search radars are not
listed. All designations & classifications are unofficial; they may or
may not correspond to "official" designations.
Andrea Doria VSTOL Aircraft Carrier
Displacement: 26,660 tons
Dimensions: 236.5 x 39 x 7.5 meters
Propulsion: 4 LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 120,000 shp, 28+ knots
Crew: 450 + 250 air wing + 450 troops + 140 flag
Radar: EMPAR multi-function
Fire Control: Dardo-E
Armament: VLS for 32 Aster-15 SAM, fitted for 2 76 mm OTO and 3 25mm AA
Aircraft: 8 Harriers or 12 EH-101
A new VSTOL carrier; previously was planned to include amphibious
ship features (i.e. docking well), but these have been deleted.
The design has been significantly enlarged to accommodate future
use of the JSF.
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
[C552 Andrea Doria 2007 planned]
Displacement: 13,850 tons full load
Dimensions: 180.2 x 33.4 x 6.7 meters (591 x 109.5 x 22 feet)
Propulsion: 4 LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 80,000 shp, 29.5 knots
Crew: 550 + 230 air group + 45 flag
Aviation: full-length flight deck with slight ski-jump, 2 elevators;
16 aircraft (SH-3D Sea King and Harriers)
Hangar: 110 x 15 x 6 meters (361 x 49 x 19.5 feet)
Radar: SPS-768 early warning, SPS-52C 3-D air search
Sonar: DE1160 bow
Fire Control: 3 SPG-74 gun control, 3 SPG-75 missile control
EW: SLQ-732 intercept/jammer, 2 SCLAR decoy, SLQ-25 Nixie
Armament: 8 Otomat SSM, 2 8-cell Albatros SAM (48 Aspide
missiles), 3 dual 40 mm AA, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes
VSTOL carrier primarily for ASW; fleet flagship. Has two
250-person launches for assault, logistics, SAR.
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
C551 Giuseppe Garibaldi 1985 Taranto
Vittorio Veneto helicopter cruiser
Displacement: 9,500 tons full load
Dimensions: 179.6 x 19.2 x 5.5 meters (589 x 63 x 18 feet)
Propulsion: 4 boilers, 2 steam turbines, 2 shafts, 73,000 shp, 30 knots
Crew: 557
Aviation: aft helicopter deck, 2 elevators, 6 AB-212 helicopters
Hangar: 27.5 x 15.3 (90 x 50 feet)
Radar: SPS-768 early warning, SPS-52C 3-D air search
Sonar: SQS-23G hull
Fire Control: 2 SPG-55C missile control, 4 SPG-70 gun control, 2
SPG-74 gun control
EW: UAA-1 intercept, SLQ-2B/C jammer, intercept arrays, 2 SCLAR
decoy, SLQ-25 Nixie
Armament: 1 Mk20 launcher (20 ASROC + 40 SM-1ER SAM), 4 Otomat SSM,
8 76 mm AA, 3 dual 40 mm AA, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes
Multi-role cruiser: ASW (helicopters & ASROC), AAW (SM-1ER).
Only surviving Terrier/Standard-ER ship. To decommission circa
2005.
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
C550 Vittorio Veneto 1969 Taranto
Horizon Project destroyers
Displacement: 6,700 tons
Dimensions: 150.6 x 20.4 meters
Propulsion: CODOG; 2 gas turbines and 2 diesels, 29 knots
Crew: approx. 200
Aviation: Helo deck and hangar for 1 helo
Radar:
Sonar:
Fire Control:
EW:
Armament: Sylver VLS (ASTER-15/30 missiles), 3 76mm OTO
A joint Italian/French project to build air-defense destroyers;
the UK is no longer a partner.
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
[?? (none) 2007 planned]
[?? (none) 2009 planned]
Luigi Durand de la Penne class destroyers
Displacement: 5,400 tons full load
Dimensions: 147.7 x 16.1 x 5 meters (484.5 x 53 x 16.5 feet)
Propulsion: 2 shafts; 2 cruise diesels, 12,600 bhp; 2 LM2500 boost
gas turbines, 55,000 shp, 31.5 knots
Crew: 400
Aviation: aft helicopter deck and dual hangars; 2 AB-212 helicopters
Radar: SPS-768 early warning, SPS-52C 3-D air search
Sonar: DE1164 hull, DE1164 VDS
Fire Control: 2 SPG-51D SM-1 control, 4 SPG-76 gun/missile control
EW: SLQ-732 intercept, 2 Sagaie decoy, SLQ-25 Nixie
Armament: 1 Mk13 launcher (40 SM-1MR), 8 Otomat SSM, 1 8-cell
Albatros SAM (Aspide missiles), 1 5/54 DP, 3 76 mm OTO DP, 2 triple
12.75 inch torpedo tubes
New multirole destroyers, replaced older units. Two further
units cancelled in favor of Horizon project. Milas ASW system
will be installed in 2002.
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
D560 Luigi Durand de la Penne 1993 Taranto Ex-Animoso
D561 Francesco Mimbelli 1993 Taranto Ex-Ardimentso
Audace class destroyers
Displacement: 4,554 tons full load
Dimensions: 140.7 x 14.65 x 4.6 meters (461.5 x 48 x 15 feet)
Propulsion: 4 boilers, 2 steam turibines, 2 shafts, 73,000 shp, 33 knots
Crew: 380
Aviation: aft helicopter deck and hangar for 2 AB-212
Radar: SPQ-2D air search, SPS-768 early warning, SPS-52C 3-D air search
Sonar: CWE-610A hull
Fire Control: 2 SPG-51C SM-1 control, 3 SPG-76 misile/gun control
EW: intercept arrays, SLQ-2B/C jammer, 2 SCLAR decoy, SLQ-25 Nixie
Armament: 1 Mk13 launcher (40 SM-1MR), 8 Otomat SSM, 1 8-cell Albatros
SAM (Aspide missiles), 1 5/54 DP, 4 76 mm OTO DP, 2 triple 12.75 inch
torpedo tubes.
These destroyers have been updated to be nearly equivalent to
the newer class (above).
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
D551 Audace 1973 La Spezia
D550 Ardito 1972 La Spezia
Maestrale class frigates
Displacement: 3,200 tons full load
Dimensions: 122.73 x 12.88 x 4.1 meters (402.5 x 42 x 13.5 feet)
Propulsion: 2 shafts; 2 cruise diesels, 10,000 bhp, 21 knots;
2 LM2500 boost gas turbines, 50,000 shp, 33 knots
Crew: 232
Aviation: aft helicopter deck and hangar; 2 AB-212 helicopters
Radar: SPS-774 air/surf. search
Sonar: DE1164 hull, DE1164 VDS
Fire Control: SPG-75 missile control, 2 SPG-74 gun control
EW: active-passive suite, 2 SCLAR decoy, SLQ-25 Nixie
Armament: 4 Otomat SSM, 8-cell Albatros SAM (24 Aspide missiles),
1 5/54 DP, 2 dual 40 mm AA, 2 21 inch torpedo tubes, 2 triple 12.75 inch
torpedo tubes
Improved Lupo class with larger hangar.
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
F570 Maestrale 1982
F571 Grecale 1983
F572 Libeccio 1983
F573 Scirocco 1983
F574 Aliseo 1983
F575 Euro 1984
F576 Espero 1985
F577 Zeffiro 1985
Lupo class light frigates
Displacement: 2,525 tons full load
Dimensions: 113.55 x 12 x 3.54 meters (372 x 39 x 11.5 feet)
Propulsion: 2 shafts; 2 cruise diesels, 7,900 bhp, 20 knots;
2 LM2500 boost gas turbines, 50,000 shp, 35 knots
Crew: 194
Aviation: aft helicopter deck and hangar; 1 AB-212 helicopter
Radar: SPS-774 air/surf. search
Sonar: DE1160 hull
Fire Control: 1 SPG-70 missile control, Mk91 Sea Sparrow control,
2 SPG-74 gun control
EW: SLR-4 intercept, SLQ-2D jammer, 2 SCLAR chaff
Armament: 8 Otomat SSM, 1 8-cell Sea Sparrow launcher, 1 5/54 DP,
2 dual 40 mm AA, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes
Small, fast multirole frigates. Lupo (F564) and Orsa (F567) are
in reserve, and the other two will be placed in reserve in 2003-04.
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
F565 Sagittario 1978 Taranto
F566 Perseo 1980 Taranto
Artigliere (modified Lupo) class patrol frigates
Displacement: approx. 2,400 tons full load
Dimensions: 113.55 x 12 x 3.54 meters (372 x 39 x 11.5 feet)
Propulsion: 2 shafts; 2 cruise diesels, 7,900 bhp, 20 knots;
2 LM2500 boost gas turbines, 50,000 shp, 35 knots
Crew: approx 180?
Aviation: aft helicopter deck and hangar; 1 AB-212 helicopter
Radar: SPS-774 air/surf. search
Fire Control: 2 SPG-70 missile control
EW: unknown
Armament: 8 Otomat SSM, 1 8-cell Albatros SAM (Aspide missiles),
1 5/54 DP, 2 dual 40 mm AA
These Lupo-class frigates were built for Iraq in the early 1980's,
but never delivered. They were taken over for the Italian Navy
in 1992. They have been stripped of ASW systems and serve as
patrol vessels.
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
F582 Artigliere 1985/96 La Spezia Ex-Hittin
F583 Aviere 1985/96 La Spezia Ex-Tmi Qar
F584 Bersagliere 1986/96 La Spezia Ex-Al Qadissiya
F585 Granatiere 1987/96 La Spezia Ex-Al Yarmouk
Minerva class large corvettes
Displacement: 1,285 tons full load
Dimensions: 86.8 x 10.5 x 3.16 meters (284.5 x 34.5 x 10.5 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 11,000 bhp, 24 knots
Crew: 122
Radar: SPS-774 air/surface search
Sonar: DE1167 hull
Fire Control: SPG-76 missile/gun control
EW: SLQ-747 suite, 2 decoy, SLQ-25 Nixie
Armament: 1 8-cell Albatros SAM (8 Aspide missiles), 1 76 mm OTO DP,
2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes
Corvettes for general patrol duties.
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
F551 Minerva 1987 Augusta
F552 Urania 1987 Augusta
F553 Danaide 1988 Augusta
F554 Sfinge 1989 Augusta
F555 Driade 1990 Augusta
F556 Chimera 1990 Augusta
F557 Fenice 1991 Augusta
F558 Sibilla 1991 Augusta
Savatore Todaro class (U212A type) submarines
Displacement: 1,830 tons submerged
Dimensions: 56 x 7 x 6 meters
Propulsion: Diesel-electric, AIP, 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 4,243 hp, 20 knots
Crew: 27
Sonar: CSU-90 suite with bow, flank and towed arrays
Armament: 6 21 inch torpedo tubes; 12 torpedoes (plus 24 external mines)
German-design submarines. 2 on order, option for 2 more.
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
[S526 Salvatore Todaro 2005 building]
[S527 ?? 2006 building]
Primo Longobardo class coastal submarines
Displacement: 1,862 tons submerged
Dimensions: 66.35 x 6.83 x 6 meters (217.5 x 22.5 x 19.5 feet)
Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 3 diesels, 1 shaft, 3650 shp, 19 knots
Crew: 50
Sonar: IPD-705 active/passive, MD 100S passive flank
Armament: 6 21 inch torpedo tubes (12 torpedoes)
Depth: 300 meters
Improved Salvatore Pelosi class.
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
S524 Primo Longobardo 1993 Taranto
S525 Gianfranco Gazzana Priaroggia 1995 Taranto
Salvatore Pelosi class coastal submarines
Displacement: 1,662 tons submerged
Dimensions: 64.36 x 6.83 x 5.66 meters (211 x 22.5 x 18.5 feet)
Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 3 diesels, 1 shaft, 4,270 shp, 19 knots
Crew: 50
Sonar: IPD-703 active/passive, MD 100S passive flank, M5 intercept
Armament: 6 21 inch torpedo tubes (12 torpedoes)
Depth: 300 meters
Improved Nazario Sauro class.
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
S522 Salvatore Pelosi 1988 Taranto
S523 Giuliano Prini 1989 Taranto
Nazario Sauro class coastal submarines
Displacement: 1,637 tons submerged
Dimensions: 63.85 x 6.83 x 5.7 meters (209.5 x 22.5 x 18.5 feet)
Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 3 diesels, 1 shaft, 4,270 shp, 19 knots
Crew: 49
Sonar: IPD-70/S passive, M5 intercept
Armament: 6 21 inch torpedo tubes (12 torpedoes)
Depth: 300 meters
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
S519 Carlo Fecia Di Cossato 1980 Taranto
S520 Leonardo Da Vinci 1982 Taranto
S521 Guglielmo Marconi 1982 Taranto
Note: A 10,000 ton transport ship is planned.
San Giorgio class small dock landing ships
Displacement: 7,665 tons full load
Dimensions: 133.3 x 20.5 x 5.25 meters (371.5 x 67 x 17 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 16,800 bhp, 21 knots
Crew: 170
Aviation: full-length flight deck; 5 CH-47 or SH-3D helicopters
Well Deck: 20.5 x 7 meters (67 x 23 feet)
Troops: 400 (or cadets)
Cargo: 30 APC, 99 cubic meters refrigerated, 300 cubic meters dry
stores, 60 tons aviation fuel
Radar: SPS-702 air/surface search
Armament: 76 mm OTO DP (L9894 only), 2 20 mm, 2 12.7 mm MG
LPD/LSD-type ships with full-length flight deck. Details vary.
The first two units have been modified with an expanded flight deck,
allowing operation of four helicopters at the same time. L9894 is
configured as a training ship.
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
L9892 San Giorgio 1988 Brindisi
L9893 San Marco 1989 Brindisi
L9894 San Giusto 1994 Brindisi Training
Sirio class (NUPA project) offshore patrol vessels
Displacement: 1580 tons full load
Dimensions: 88.6 x 12.2 x 3.4 meters
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 22 knots
Crew: 50 + 30 transients
Aviation: flight deck and hangar for 1 helicopter
Armament: fitted for: 1 76 mm OTO DP, 2 25 mm AA
An additional class of two OPVs, similar to the NUMC project.
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
[?? Sirio 2002 building]
[?? Orione 2003 building]
Comandante Cigala Fulgosi class (NUMC project) offshore patrol vessels
Displacement: 1520 tons full load
Dimensions: 88.6 x 12.2 x 3.4 meters
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 25 knots
Crew: 50 + 30 transients
Aviation: flight deck and hangar for 1 helicopter
Armament: 1 76 mm OTO DP, 2 25 mm AA
Four new OPVs are scheduled for delivery 2002-2003.
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
[?? Comandante Cigala Fulgosi 6/2002 trials]
[?? Comandante Borsini 2002 building]
[?? Comandante Bettica 2002 building]
[?? Comandante Foscari 2003 building]
Cassiopea class offshore patrol vessels
Displacement: 1,470 tons full load
Dimensions: 80.7 x 11.8 x 4.3 meters (264.5 x 38.5 x 14 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 8,800 bhp, 20 knots
Crew: 78
Aviation: aft flight deck and hangar; 1 AB-212 helicopter
Fire Control: 1 SPG-70 gun control
EW: intercept
Armament: 1 76mm/61 DP, 2 20 mm
Multirole patrol craft, fitted for fisheries patrol, pollution
control, SAR, firefighting, towing, logistics.
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
P401 Cassiopea 1989 Augusta
P402 Libra 1989 Augusta
P403 Spica 1991 Augusta
P404 Vega 1991 Augusta
Storione (Agile) class offshore patrol vessels
Displacement: approx. 700 tons full load
Dimensions: 52.27 x 10.7 x 4 meters (171.5 x 35 x 13 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,600 bhp, 14 knots
Crew: ??
Armament: 1 40 mm ??
Former minesweepers converted for offshore patrol. US built for
export.
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
P5431 Storione 1956/93 Augusta
P5433 Squalo 1956/93 Augusta
Exploratore class coastal patrol boats
Displacement: 165 tons full load
Dimensions: 37.2 x 7.1 x 1.9 meters (122 x 23 x 6 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 3,810 hp, 20 knots
Crew: 14
Armament: 1 20 mm, 2 7.62 mm MG
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
P405 Esploratore 1998 Augusta
P406 Sentinella 1999 Augusta
P407 Vedetta 1999 Augusta
P408 Staffetta 2000 Augusta
Alpino mine countermeasures command and support ship
Displacement: 2,689 tons full load
Dimensions: 113.3 x 13.3 x 3.8 meters (371.5 x 43.6 x 12.5 feet)
Propulsion: 4 diesels, 2 shafts, 12,800 bhp, 22 knots
Crew: 163
Aviation: aft helicopter deck and hangar; 1 AB-212
Radar: SPS-12 2-D air search
Sonar: DE1164 hull (possibly removed)
Fire Control: SPG-70 gun/missile control
EW: SLQ-747 intercept/jammer
Armament: 3 3"/76cal DP, 2 20mm
Frigate converted to support mine countermeasures forces.
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
A5384 Alpino 1968/97 La Spezia
Gaeta (Lerici II) class minehunters
Displacement: 697 tons full load
Dimensions: 52.45 x 9.87 x 2.95 meters (172 x 32 x 9.5 feet)
Propulsion: 1 diesels, 1 shaft, 1,985 bhp, 14.3 knots
Crew: 50
Sonar: SSN-7M + Type 2048 minehunting
Armament: 1 20 mm
Improved and enlarged version of previous class.
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
M5554 Gaeta 1993 La Spezia
M5555 Termoli 1993 La Spezia
M5556 Alghero 1993 La Spezia
M5557 Numana 1994 La Spezia
M5558 Crotone 1994 La Spezia
M5559 Viareggio 1996 La Spezia
M5560 Chioggia 1997 La Spezia
M5561 Rimini 1998 La Spezia
Lerici class minehunters
Displacement: 520 tons full load
Dimensions: 49.98 x 9.56 x 2.7 meters (164 x 31 x 9 feet)
Propulsion: 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 1,840 bhp, 15 knots
Crew: 47
Sonar: SQQ-14A minehunting (being replaced by SSN-7M + Type 2048)
Armament: 1 20 mm
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
M5550 Lerici 1985 La Spezia
M5551 Sapri 1985 La Spezia
M5552 Milazzo 1985 La Spezia
M5553 Vieste 1985 La Spezia
Etna small replenishment oiler
Displacement: 13,400 tons full load
Dimensions: 146.5 x 21 x 7.4 meters (480.5 x 69 x 24 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 23,000 shp, 21 knots
Crew: 230
Aviation: helicopter deck and hangar for 1 large helo
Cargo: 5000 fuel oil, 500 tons aviation fuel, 2000 cubic meters stores and
munitions
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
A5326 Etna 1998 Taranto
Stromboli class small fleet oilers
Displacement: 8,706 tons full load
Dimensions: 129 x 18 x 6.5 meters (423 x 59 x 21 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 11,200 bhp, 19.5 knots
Crew: 124
Aviation: aft helicopter deck
Cargo: 1,370 tons fuel oil, 2,830 tons diesel, 480 tons aviation fuel,
200 tons misc stores
Fire Control: SPG-70 gun control
Armament: 1 76mm/62 DP, 2 20 mm
Small fleet oilers. A third unit was built for Iraq but never
delivered.
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
A5327 Stromboli 1975
A5329 Vesuvio 1978
Elettra electronic surveillance ship
Displacement: 3,180 tons full load
Dimensions: 93 x 15.2 x 5.1 meters
Propulsion: diesel-electric, 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 4,000 bhp, 16 knots
Crew: 27
Aviation: flight deck; UAVs
Armament: ???
New ELINT ship being procured.
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
[?? Elettra building]
Anteo salvage ship
Displacement: 3,070 tons full load
Dimensions: 98.4 x 15.8 x 5.18 meters (323 x 52 x 17 feet)
Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 3 diesels, 1 shaft, 5,360 shp, 18.3 knots
Crew: 113
Aviation: platform for 1 AB-212 helicopter
Armament: 2 20 mm
Multirole salvage ship; carries a salvage/rescue submersible,
McCann rescue chamber, ROV. Fitted to support diving to 350
meters. Also fitted for towing, 27 ton bollard pull.
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
A5309 Anteo 1980 La Spezia
Atlante class ocean tugs
Displacement: 750 tons full load
Dimensions: 38.9 x 9.6 x 3.7 meters (127.5 x 31.5 x 12 feet)
Propulsion: 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 2,670 bhp, 13.5 knots
Crew: 25
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
A5317 Atlante 1975
A5318 Prometeo 1975
Ciclope class ocean tugs
Displacement: 658 tons full load
Dimensions: 38.95 x 9.85 x 3.32 meters (127.5 x 32 x 11 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 3,264 bhp, 14.5 knots
Crew: 12
45 ton bollard pull. Equipped for firefighting.
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
A5319 Ciclope 1985
A5324 Titano 1985
A5325 Polifemo 1986
A5328 Gigante 1986
A5330 Saturno 1988 Ancona
A5365 Tenace 1988
Carabiniere (Alpino class) trials frigate
Displacement: 2,689 tons full load
Dimensions: 113.3 x 13.3 x 3.8 meters (372 x 43.5 x 12.5 feet)
Propulsion: 4 diesels, 2 shafts, 12,800 bhp, 22 knots
Crew: 163
Radar: SPS-12 air search
Sonar: DE1164 hull & VDS
Fire Control: EMPAR target designation/tracking (testbed)
EW: SPR-4 intercept, 2 SCLAR chaff
Armament: 1 Milas ASW missile launcher, Aster 15 SAM, 1 76mm/62,
2 triple 12.75 inch TT
Frigate converted to weapons trials ship.
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
F581 Carabiniere 1968/93 La Spezia
Ammiraglio Magnaghi survey ship
Displacement: 1,700 tons full load
Dimensions: 82.70 x 13.7 x 3.6 meters (271 x 45 x 12 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 3,000 bhp, 17 knots
Crew: 134 + 15 scientists
Aviaton: aft helicopter platform
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
A5303 Ammiraglio Magnaghi 1975
Basento class coastal tankers
Displacement: 1,930 tons full load
Dimensions: 68.85 x 10.07 x 3.9 meters (226 x 33 x 2.5 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 1,730 bhp, 12.5 knots
Crew: 27
Cargo: 1,200 tons water
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
A5356 Basento 1971
A5357 Bradano 1971
A5358 Brenta 1972
Simeto class coastal tankers
Displacement: 1,914 tons full load
Dimensions: 68.35 x 10.06 x 3.9 meters (226 x 33 x 12.5 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 2,400 bhp, 13 knots
Crew: 27
Cargo: 1,200 tons water
Armament: ???
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
A5375 Simeto 1988
A5376 Ticino 1994
A5377 Tirso 1994
MC 1101 class coastal tankers
Displacement: 863 tons full load
Dimensions: 47.3 x 10 x 3.3 meters (155 x 33 x 11 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,320 bhp, 13 knots
Crew: 11
Cargo: 550 tons fuel
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
A5370 MCC 1101 1986
A5371 MCC 1102 1986
A5372 MCC 1103 1987
A5373 MCC 1104 1988
Gorgona (MTC 1011) class coastal logistics vessels
Displacement: 631 tons full load
Dimensions: 56.72 x 10 x 2.5 meters (186 x 33 x 8 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,520 bhp,14 knots
Crew: 32
Coastal logistics and support vessels.
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
A5337 Gorgona MTC 1011 1986 La Spezia
A5348 Tremiti MTC 1012 1987 Ancona
A5349 Caprera MTC 1013 1987 La Maddalena
A5351 Pantelleria MTC 1014 1987 Ancona
A5352 Lipari MTC 1015 1987 Livorno
A5353 Capri MTC 1016 1987 Livorno
Ponza (MTF 1304) class logistics tenders
Displacement: 608 tons full load
Dimensions: 56.72 x 10 x 2.5 meters (186 x 33 x 8 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,690 bhp, 14.8 knots
Crew: 34
Multi-role coastal craft: buoy tenders, lighthouse tenders,
logistics craft. Design similar to MTC 1011 class coastal
logistics vessels.
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
A5364 Ponza MTF 1304 1988
A5366 Levanzo MTF 1305 1989
A5367 Tavolara MTF 1306 1989
A5368 Palmaria MTF 1307 1989
A5383 Procida MTF 1308 1990
A5331 class (LCT(5) type) coastal support vessels
Displacement: 711-752 tons full load
Dimensions: 58.25 x 9.22 x 2-2.22 meters (191 x 30 x 6.5-7.2 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,000 bhp, ?? knots
Crew: 21-28
Armament: 2 20 mm in some
Former landing craft transferred from UK and used for various
support duties. Original in-sevice dates 1943-44, specific
dates not known; Italian in-service dates and conversion dates
not known. Most serve as minesweeper/patrol boat repair ships.
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
A5331 MOC 1201 torpedo workshop
A5334 MOC 1204
Amerigo Vespucci sail training ship
Displacement: 4,146 tons full load
Dimensions: 101 x 15.56 x 6.7 meters (331 x 51 x 22 feet)
Propulsion: Sail; diesel-electric, 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 1,900 shp, 10 knots
Crew: 241 + 150 cadets
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
A5312 Amerigo Vespucci 1931 La Spezia
Palinuro sail training ship
Displacement: 1,341 tons full load
Dimensions: 68.9 x 10.1 x 4.8 meters (226 x 33 x 15.5 feet)
Propulsion: Sail, 7.5 knots; 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 450 bhp, 10 knots
Crew: 48
French-built, originally a commercial sailing vessel.
Number Name Year Homeport Notes
A5311 Palinuro 1920/55 La Maddalena Ex-C.L.Richard
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