Vulcano-class logistic support ship

The Vulcano class is a class of replenishment oilers designed and built by Fincantieri for the Italian Navy, with a variant ordered by France through OCCAR. The lead ship, Vulcano, entered service on 12 March 2021 and was built as yard number 6259, with the stern section made at Riva Trigoso and the bow section at Castellammare di Stabia. The ships are meant to supply a large naval squadron at sea: they refuel ships, make fresh water, carry cargo and stores, repair vessels with workshops on board, and include a NATO Role 2 hospital. Cargo capacity is up to 15,500 tonnes, including diesel and aviation fuel. A second Italian ship, Atlante, was ordered in 2022, and France ordered three modified ships, a little longer and heavier, to replace its Durance-class tankers.