Naval News – 2021 commissioned ITS VULCANO at Sicily – 31.07.2023

The Italian Navy replacement for the Stromboli Class replenishment oiler (AOR) along with her current being build sistership, the ITS VULCANO A 5335 was spotted anchored at Augusta, Sicily. ITS VULCANO was built by Fincantieri with yard number 6259. The stern section was built at the Riva Trigoso Naval Shipyard while her bow section was […]
Naval News – French Navy FS CASSARD D 614 involved in Rescue in Persian Gulf – 20.11.2018

The French Navy rescued 12 Indian seafarers from the asphalt/bitumen tanker DURBAN QUEEN after the vessel ran into trouble and was sinking in the Persian Gulf on Tuesday 20th November. According to France’s Marine Nationale, the French guided missile frigate FS CASSARD D 614 which was preparing for a Replenishment At Sea (RAS) with USNS KANAWHA […]