A new idea for an Italian fast support ship for peacekeeping and assistance in case of events in Enlarged Mediterranean scenario

We can say now that the concept of “Global village” is actual, in fact our country played a role of main importance in a lot of scenarios, with the use of our Navy’s ship in several countries and situations extremely various. In all those situations we basically fulfilled the request of: a quick help, the carrying of materials like med aid, the carrying of troops and mechanized tools for support to the troop, the carrying of mechanized transportantions means for police missions and or support to populations hitten by a natural catastrophe, like an earthquake in Haiti. In all those situation we can underline the main characteristics of the ship operating: -possibility of a very high top speed to reach quickly the place of operations -possibility of operate at medium speed , in order to save fuel -possibility of quick loading roll on roll off cargo -large amount space for storage of food, provision -comfortable accomodation for first aid , hospital -possibility to carry at least 2 helicopters for military operations or for medical assistance Considering all those aspects, the authors made a critical examination of the state of the art of the ships for support and assistance, considering the various solutions available, and then made a study of the customization of a ship, that can summarize all those aspects, with an operational speed of above 35 knots if required.