Durance

The Durance class is a series of multi-product replenishment oilers designed and built for the French Navy. These vessels are capable of providing fuel, ammunition, provisions, and spare parts to warships while underway.

Developed in the 1970s to support blue-water naval operations, five ships of the class entered service with the French Navy between 1977 and 1990. They participated in numerous international operations, supporting French carrier strike groups and allied fleets. While most have been decommissioned by France, some units were sold to foreign navies, such as Argentina, and the class is being replaced by the Jacques Chevallier-class support ships.