Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri launched today 'Atalante', the second Vulcano-class Logistic Support Ship (LSS) for the Italian Navy (Marina Militare).

Fincantieri laid the keel of the second Logistic Support Ship (LSS) “Atlante” for the Italian Navy at the Castellammare di Stabia shipyard.

The steel cutting ceremony of the second Logistic Support Ship (LSS) for the Italian Navy took place on 20 July at the Castellammare di Stabia shipyard.

Fincantieri has signed a contract for the construction of a second Logistic Support Ship (LSS) for the Italian Navy

The OCCAR-EA, on behalf of the Italian Participant State, and the Temporary Consortium consisting of Fincantieri and Leonardo Company on Nov. 25 signed the Contract Amendment N° 4 for the Logistic Support Ship (LSS) program.

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri is building for French shipyard Chantiers de l’Atlantique , the forward sections of the four "BRF" logistic support ships under the Franco-Italian LSS program led by OCCAR.

The Italian Navy's new auxiliary vessel A5335 Vulcano started its sea trials in the Gulf of La Spezia on December 5, 2019, according to OCCAR.

A temporary consortium formed by Chantiers de l'Atlantique and Naval Group has been awarded a contract for four Logistic Support Ships (LSS). As part of the deal, MAN Energy Solutions will supply the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard with a total of 16 engines in connection with the building of the four refuelling tankers for the French Navy.