San Giorgio-class amphibious transport dock explained

The San Giorgio class are amphibious transport docks (LPD)[1] [2] built by Fincantieri for the Italian Navy. These ships can carry a battalion of troops, and up to 36 armored vehicles. The stern floodable dock can accommodate three landing craft. The ships are based at the Brindisi naval base on the Adriatic coast.

San Giorgio and San Marco have been modified with longer full-length flight decks with four landing spots. San Giusto, the third vessel, has not been modified since construction, however, it featured an improved design, and is normally employed as a training ship.[3]

Ships

NamePennant
number		Hull
number		Laid downLaunched CommissionedMottoStatus
San Giorgio class
L9892929 [4] 27 May 198521 February 198713 February 1988Arremba San ZorzoIn service
L9893582526 March 198510 October 198714 May 1988Ti con nu, nu con tiIn service
L9894593219 August 19912 December 1993 14 April 1994Coragio no manca
co' semo nel giusto		In service
an improved San Giorgio class/BDSL
L474623511 January 2012 [5] 14 January 2014 [6] 4 September 2014 [7] In service
an improved San Giorgio class/BDSL
L14162955 June 2021[8] 24 January 2023[9] n/an/aFitting out

Replacement class

The two oldest vessels of this class are scheduled for replacement. The Italian Navy has received the go-ahead to procure two 16,500-ton amphibious assault ships.[10] [11] According to the Italian MoD’s Multi-Year Defence Planning Document (Documento Programmatico Pluriennale della Difesa, DPP) for the 2023-2025 timeframe, these ships are to be able to accommodate two LC-23 heavy landing craft for battle tanks or other vehicles and flight deck with multiple helicopter spots alongside extensive hangar and personnel accommodation facilities. A contract is possible in 2024 and delivery is anticipated in the 2028-2030 period.[12]

Improved San Giorgio or Landing and Logistic Support Ship

In July 2011 the Algerian Navy placed an order with Fincantieri for an improved version of the San Giorgio class amphibious transport ships classified as Bâtiment de Débarquement et de Soutien Logistique (BDSL).[13] [14] [15] On 8 January 2014 the BDSL was launched on a barge at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Levante.

is fitted with Aster 15 behind the island superstructure, with one OTO Melara 76 mm Super Rapid at the bow and with two 25 mm remote weapon stations.

The BDSL can accommodate three landing craft mechanized, three small landing craft vehicle personnel, one large landing craft personnel and two semi-rigid boats. The hangar can accommodate up to 15 armoured vehicles.

The crew will consist of 150 sailors while the ship may accommodate a landing force of 440 soldiers.[16] [17]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Bishop, Chris . Chris Chant . Aircraft Carriers . 2004 . Summertime Publishing Ltd. . London . 0-7603-2005-5 . 223 . 'San Giorgio' class Amphibious Transport Dock (LPD) .
  2. Web site: San Giorgio Class Landing Platform Dock (LPD), Italy . naval-technology.com . 3 December 2014.
  3. Web site: San Giorgio . Globalsecurity.org . 8 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181027143117/https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/europe/san-giorgio.htm . 27 October 2018 . live .
  4. Web site: Navy Ships . gaioni.com . 8 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181227142230/http://www.gaioni.com/navy-ships/ . 27 December 2018 . live .
  5. Web site: Riva Trigoso - Taglio della "prima lamiera" per unità algerina . it . Ministry of Defence of Italy . 20 January 2012 . 8 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181209194043/http://www.marina.difesa.it/conosciamoci/notizie/Pagine/20120123_marinalles.aspx . 9 December 2018 . live .
  6. Web site: Fincantieri, varata la Beni Abbes risultato delle sinergie italo-algerine . it . Ministry of Defence of Italy . 20 January 2014 . 8 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181209194612/http://www.marina.difesa.it/conosciamoci/notizie/Pagine/20140120_varoabbes.aspx . 9 December 2018 . live .
  7. "Kalaat Beni-Abbes" Delivered at Muggiano Shipyard - The new amphibious vessel for the Algerian Navy . Fincantieri . 568 . 4 September 2014 . 8 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181209124159/https://www.fincantieri.com/en/media/press-releases/2014/000568/ . 9 December 2018 . live .
  8. Web site: Vavasseur. Xavier. 2021-06-05. Fincantieri Launches Second OPV, Cuts Steel On Air-Defense LPD For Qatar. 2021-06-05. Naval News.
  9. Web site: Vavasseur. Xavier. 2023-01-24. Fincantieri Launches Qatar's Air Defense LPD. 2023-02-02. Naval News.
  10. Web site: Italy Paves the Way for New Amphibious Assault Vessels . Defence IQ . 19 July 2010 . 3 December 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20101229095101/http://defenceiq.com/article.cfm?externalID=2725 . 29 December 2010 . dmy-all .
  11. Web site: LHD 20000 T . Fincantieri . 2 August 2022 . 20 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170920092742/https://www.fincantieri.com/en/products-and-services/naval-vessels/lhd-20000-t/ . dead .
  12. Web site: Italian MoD’s Defence Planning Document 2023-2025: New Naval And Joint Programs . Naval News . Peruzzi . Luca . 20 November 2023 . 20 November 2023.
  13. News: Algerian navy orders vessel from Italy . Upi.com . 2 August 2011 . 3 December 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140828214144/http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2011/08/02/Algerian-navy-orders-vessel-from-Italy/UPI-34201312308517/ . 28 August 2014 . live .
  14. Web site: Riva Trigoso – Taglio della "prima lamiera" per unità algerina . it . Marina Militare . 20 January 2014 . 3 December 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150323214302/http://www.marina.difesa.it/conosciamoci/notizie/Pagine/20120123_marinalles.aspx . 23 March 2015 . live .
  15. Web site: Bâtiment de Débarquement et de Soutien Logistique: una nave italiana per la marina algerina . it . Marina Militare . 9 December 2013 . 3 December 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140221041733/http://www.marina.difesa.it/conosciamoci/notizie/Pagine/20131209_marinalles.aspx . 21 February 2014 . live .
  16. News: Italian shipyard Fincantieri launched Algerian Navy future amphibious ship . navyrecognition.com . 10 January 2014 . 3 December 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140110121216/http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/year-2014-news/january-2014-navy-naval-forces-maritime-industry-technology-security-global-news/1477-italian-shipyard-fincantieri-launched-algerian-navy-future-amphibious-ship-bdsl-program.html . 10 January 2014 . live .
  17. Web site: Italian shipyard Fincantieri delivered amphibious ship Kalaat Beni-Abbes to Algerian Navy . navyrecognition.com . 7 September 2014 . 3 December 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140912182541/http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/year-2014-news/september-2014-navy-naval-forces-maritime-industry-technology-security-global-news/1985-italian-shipyard-fincantieri-delivered-amphibious-ship-kalaat-beni-abbes-to-algerian-navy.html . 12 September 2014 . live .

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