Ciclope-class tugboat

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Saturno (A 5330)
Class overview
NameCiclope class
BuildersCantiere Navale Ferrari (La Spezia)
OperatorsNaval Ensign of Italy.svg  Italian Navy
In commission1985-1988
Planned6
Completed6
Active6
General characteristics
Type Deep sea tugboat
Displacement660  t (650 long tons) full load
Length38.95 m (127.8 ft) LOA
Beam9.8 m (32 ft)
Draught3.8 m (12 ft)
Propulsion
Speed14.5 knots (26.9 km/h; 16.7 mph)
Range4,000 nautical miles (7,400 km; 4,600 mi) at 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Crew24
Sensors and
processing systems
2 x navigation radar GEM Elettronica SPN-748

The Ciclope class of deep sea tugboats consists of six units operated by the Marina Militare Italiana, named as Rimorchiatore d'Altura. [1]

Ships

These units are usable for relief, rescue and fire fighting.

Naval Ensign of Italy.svg  Italian Navy - Ciclope class
Name Pennant number Laid downLaunchedCommissioned
Ciclope A 53191985
Gigante A 532823 May 1985
Polifemo A 532519861987 [2] 1988
Titano A 53242 March 1985
Saturno A 5330198519851987
Tenace A 53651988

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References

  1. "Marina Militare". www.marina.difesa.it. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011.
  2. "Libero - Community - I siti personali".