The RP-118 class of Harbour tugboats consists of 7 units (the third batch) built for the Marina Militare, named as Rimorchiatore Portuale[1]

Class overview
NameRP 118 class
BuildersCantiere Navale Nettuno di Baia, Bacoli (Napoli)
Operators Italian Navy
In commission1980/1984
Building7
Completed7
Active6
Retired1
General characteristics
TypeHarbour tugboat
Displacement85 t (84 long tons) full load
Length19.8 m (65 ft) LOA
Beam4.5 m (15 ft)
Draught2.1 m (6.9 ft)
Propulsion
Speed9.5 knots (17.6 km/h; 10.9 mph)
Range400 nautical miles (740 km; 460 mi) at 9.5 knots (17.6 km/h; 10.9 mph)
Crew3

Ships

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  Italian Navy – RP 118 class / III batch
Name Pennant
number
Laid down Launched Commissioned Decommissioned Note
RP 118 Y 468 1980 1984 [2]
RP 119 Y 470 1980 1984
RP 120 Y 471 1980 1984 [3]
RP 121 Y 472 1980 1984 Retired
RP 122 Y 473 1980 1984 [4]
RP 123 Y 476 1980 1984 [5]
RP 124 Y 477 1980 1984 [6]

References

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  1. ^ "Marina Militare". www.marina.difesa.it. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011.
  2. ^ http://i61.tinypic.com/5wl12.jpg [bare URL image file]
  3. ^ "Navi e Armatori – Approdi di Passione".
  4. ^ "Navi e Armatori – Approdi di Passione".
  5. ^ "Fotografie Navali e Altro Sul Mare". 17 February 2011.
  6. ^ "Navi e Armatori – Approdi di Passione".
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  • Ships Marina Militare website