Fincantieri to build forward sections of four French Navy support ships

Fincantieri has been selected by French shipbuilder Chantiers de l'Atlantique for the construction of the forward sections of four future fleet support ships in a series slated for the French Navy.

The forward sections will be delivered to Chantiers de l'Atlantique during the 2021-2027 timeframe.

The vessels will be completed by a consortium between Chantiers de l'Atlantique and Naval Group. Their design will be based on that of Vulcano (pictured), a Fincantieri-built fleet support ship scheduled to enter service with the Italian Navy at the end of 2020.

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