Italian ship Ammiraglio Magnaghi (A 5303)

The Ammiraglio Magnaghi (A 5303) is a hydrographic survey vessel of the Italian Navy (Marina Militare). Commissioned in 1975, the ship is named after Admiral and scientist Giovan Battista Magnaghi, a pioneering Italian hydrographer and cartographer. The Ammiraglio Magnaghi is tasked with conducting hydrographic surveys, oceanographic research, and cartographic activities in support of maritime safety and navigation. Its primary area of operations includes the Mediterranean Sea and surrounding waters. The vessel is equipped with advanced sonar, navigation, and data processing systems to collect and analyze bathymetric data, seabed characteristics, and other relevant information. The data gathered by the Ammiraglio Magnaghi contributes to the creation and maintenance of nautical charts and publications used by both military and civilian mariners. The ship's homeport is La Spezia, Italy. It has undergone several modernizations throughout its service life to maintain its technological capabilities.