The Italian AOR “Etna” is in A Coruña with 132 students from the Naval Military School of Livorno

The port of A Coruña has been hosting the Italian AOR ship “Etna” (A 5326) since yesterday, which is on a training cruise with 132 second-year students from the Naval Military School of Livorno. It is expected to resume its journey next Tuesday, August 4, according to maritime media.

The training cruise —commanded by CN Alessandro de Lucía— began on July 18 with a route that includes stops at ports in Morocco, Spain, France, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Portugal. The return is scheduled for September 18.

This is an aging ship, built at Fincantieri Riva Trigoso and in service since July 1998. It displaces 13,400 tons at full load, measures 146.50 m in length and 21 m in beam, and is powered by two Wärtsilä Sulzer 12ZAV40S diesel engines, totaling 22,400 horsepower, with a range of 7,600 nautical miles at a speed of 18 knots.

It features a flight deck for helicopters and has the capacity for 5,400 tons of diesel, 1,200 tons of aviation fuel, 160 tons of water, 280 tons of ammunition, 30,000 cold rations, 30,000 dry rations, 20 tons of spare parts, 20 tons of lubricants, and deck space for 12 containers.

Photo: J. Daniel Díaz for puentedemando.com