The
delivery of the Italian FREMM “Virginio FASAN”, the first
in ASW configuration, was held yesterday at the FINCANTIERI shipyard
in Muggiano (La Spezia). The FASAN was delivered to the Customer with
an outstanding state of readiness. All the scheduled complex and meaningful
operations were performed in due time. Within the current framework
of the FREMM Programme for Italy eight vessels are included and an option
for additional two, which has still to be exercised.
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The whole
Programme is in line with the scheduled timeline thanks to the cooperative
synergy among OCCAR, Italian Navy and national Industries. OCCAR (Organisation
for Joint Armament Cooperation) is the contracting Authority for the
FREMM Programme, Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (51% Fincantieri, 49% Selex
ES) is the Prime Contractor for Italy.
The European cooperation through OCCAR is the real winning point of
this terrific success.
The high level objectives achieved in 2013 have been:
• Start up of the works on the sixth Italian frigate
• Activation of the contractual option for the full in-service
support
• Final delivery of the first-of-class general purpose Carlo BERGAMINI,
fully operational
• Launch of the third Italian FREMM, Carlo MARGOTTINI and start
of sea trials
• Delivery of the ASW Virginio FASAN, fully operational
The FREMM CARLO MARGOTTINI, the second in ASW configuration, is accomplishing
its sea trials and will be delivered in the early months of 2014.
The Italian FREMM Frigates represent a technological excellence: 144
metres long with a displacement at full load of approximately 6,700
tons, the ships have been designed for achieving a maximum speed of
over 27 knots and providing accommodation up to 200 people (crew and
additional personnel), granting high degree of flexibility and the capability
to operate in a wide range of scenarios and in all tactical situations. |
