April 11 (UPI) -- The bow section of a logistic support ship for the Italian Navy was launched earlier this week in Naples by shipbuilder Fincantieri, the company announced in a press release.
When completed, the Vulcano will feature hospital and healthcare capabilities. It will also be capable of transporting and transferring to other ships both liquids and dry goods, and conducting at-sea repairs and maintenance work. Fincantieri said the ship can also be used as an intelligence and electronic warfare platform.