The Ciclope class of deep sea tugboats consists of six units operated by the Marina Militare Italiana, named as Rimorchiatore d'Altura.[1]

Saturno (A 5330)
Class overview
NameCiclope class
BuildersCantiere Navale Ferrari (La Spezia)
Operators Italian Navy
In commission1985-1988
Planned6
Completed6
Active6
General characteristics
TypeDeep sea tugboat
Displacement660 t (650 long tons) full load
Length38.95 m (127.8 ft) LOA
Beam9.8 m (32 ft)
Draught3.8 m (12 ft)
Propulsion
Speed14.5 knots (26.9 km/h; 16.7 mph)
Range4,000 nautical miles (7,400 km; 4,600 mi) at 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Crew24
Sensors and
processing systems
2 x navigation radar GEM Elettronica SPN-748

Ships

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These units are usable for relief, rescue and fire fighting.

  Italian Navy - Ciclope class
Name Pennant number Laid down Launched Commissioned
Ciclope A 5319 1985
Gigante A 5328 23 May 1985
Polifemo A 5325 1986 1987 [2] 1988
Titano A 5324 2 March 1985
Saturno A 5330 1985 1985 1987
Tenace A 5365 1988

References

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  1. ^ "Marina Militare". www.marina.difesa.it. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011.
  2. ^ "Libero - Community - I siti personali".