Fincantieri delivered a new multi-purpose offshore patrol ship to the Italian Navy on Friday, March 18.
Paolo Thaon di Revel is the lead ship of a new class of seven patrol ships that were ordered by the Italian Navy. Fincantieri expects to complete deliveries of the six remaining vessels by 2026.
The vessel will be used for a range of missions including patrols, civil protection, and search and rescue (SAR).
Paolo Thaon di Revel has an LOA of 143 metres, accommodations for 135 crewmembers, and deck space for an 11-metre-long rigid inflatable boat (RIB). The combined diesel and gas turbine (CODAG) propulsion will allow sailings at speeds of up to 32 knots while low-speed sailings will utilise onboard electric motors.
