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After two days fully loaded with discussions on all facets of OPVs, from
construction and operations to the latest technology and future
requirements, what better way to round off the OPV symposium than
by seeing where the talking and planning stops and the full blooded
construction begins?
Fincantieri counts over 2,000 vessels built for the Italian Navy and
many foreign navies and is the builder of Italian Navy OPV Sirio Class
delivered in 2003. The main mission of the Sirio Class Offshore Patrol
Vessels is to safeguard national interests, specifically in the fields of
anti-pollution and rescue services. The aft area of the deck is fitted
with a flight deck for one medium-sized helicopter.
The vessel’s extensive range, sea-keeping and manoeuvrability make it
highly flexible in operational terms. Two units have been built for the
Italian Navy: Sirio and Orione.
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