Overview
- Proserpina, which launched Monday in Vigo, is the first steel Navy vessel built by a private Spanish yard.
- The ship will train military divers and help guard seabed cables and gas lines that carry internet and energy.
- The 32.9-meter vessel has a 9-meter beam, a 500-nautical-mile range, a top speed of 12 knots, and berths for 15 crew, with delivery due in 2026.
- Its equipment includes dynamic positioning, an ROV rated to 900 meters, side-scan sonar, hyperbaric facilities, an autonomous underwater vehicle, and a three-anchor setup for work to 90 meters.
- Navy leaders and officials touted regional jobs and more than €18 million for sub-sea capabilities, and the admiral said the launch opens the door to future orders.