The launch ceremony of the next-generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) “Ugolino Vivaldi” was held today at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Riva Trigoso.

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 6 - At least 160 Italian Navy personnel will be deployed aboard an Italian ship to the Cyprus area to defend the island which was hit by an Iranian-made drone amid the ...

The vessel is about 95 metres long, displaces around 2,400 tonnes, and can accommodate up to 93 crew members.

The Vard-built UK Royal Fleet Auxiliary ocean surveillance ship RFA Proteus . The ship being provided by Fincantieri for Italy may be of a similar design and role. (Gordon Brodie) Italian shipyard ...