The launch of "Sumaysimah", the fourth unit of the "Al Zubarah" class of four corvettes, commissioned to Fincantieri by the Qatar Ministry of Defense as part of the acquisition program took place today at the Muggiano (La Spezia) plant. national naval.
The ceremony, held in a restricted format and in full compliance with anti-contagion requirements, was attended by Khalid bin Yousef Al-Sada, ambassador of Qatar in Italy, brigadier Rashid Al Qashouti, chief of staff representative of the Armed Forces of Qatar, brigadier Ali Ameen, chief of Qatar Navy representative, major general staff Hilal Al Muhannadi, defense attaché of Qatar in Rome, Rear Admiral Riccardo Marchiò, commander of the mine countermeasures forces, and Marco Acca, deputy director general of the naval vessels division of Fincantieri.
The units, designed in accordance with the RINAMIL regulation, will be highly flexible with the ability to perform multiple tasks, ranging from patrolling with sea rescue capabilities to the role of combat ship.
About 107 meters long, 14,70 meters wide, they will be equipped with a combined diesel and diesel propulsion system (CODAD), they will be able to reach a maximum speed of 28 knots, accommodating 112 people on board.
The corvettes will also be able to use fast vehicles such as RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat), embarking them by means of a lateral crane and a ramp located at the extreme stern.
The flight deck and hangar will be equipped to accommodate an NH90 helicopter.
