Yesterday in the Genoese shipyard of T. Mariotti The launch of the ship Olterra, the first unit SDO-SuRS (Special and Diving Operations - Submarine Rescue Ship), intended for the Italian Navy. This is the First military project carried out by the Ligurian company. The result of the collaboration between T. Mariotti and a national industrial ecosystem of excellence, Olterra is designed for the rescue of submarines damaged, support for underwater operations and the protection of critical subsea infrastructures of the Mediterranean and beyond.

With a length of 128 meters and a width of 24 meters, the New unit adopts an electric propulsion system (IFEP) and a state-of-the-art DP3 dynamic positioning generation, which allow it to operate with maximum precision even in adverse weather and sea conditions. The ship may accommodate up to 200 people including crew and operators of the Command Divers and Raiders Group "Teseo Tesei" (COMSUBIN), ensuring continuous operational capabilities and modular in different scenarios.

Laid down in April 2023 and transferred to Genoa in September 2024 for the final set-up, Olterra now the phases of integration and trials, with delivery scheduled for 2027.