Etna

The Etna (A 5326) is an auxiliary replenishment oiler (AOR) operated by the Italian Navy. It is designed to support naval task groups by providing liquid and solid cargo, including fuel, ammunition, fresh water, and food. Additionally, the vessel is equipped with extensive medical facilities and can function as a command platform for multinational operations.

Ordered in 1995 to replace older logistics support vessels, Etna was constructed by Fincantieri at the Riva Trigoso shipyard and commissioned into the Italian Navy in November 1998. Throughout its service life, the ship has participated in numerous international missions, including NATO anti-piracy operations and EU maritime security deployments in the Mediterranean. Its design was highly successful, serving as the basis for the Greek Navy's replenishment ship Prometheus. Etna remains active in the Italian fleet, providing critical logistics and humanitarian assistance capabilities.