FISH Tim <br/><br/>
Multipurpose ships :  logical solution for the small navy / 
Tim Fish. 
 -  2009 
<br/><br/> Small navies that need to support their frontline vessels are looking to a new generation of multi-function vessels that combine sealift and replenishment capabilities. This article reviews some of the current designs noting potential compromises implicit in combining traditionally discrete functions in a single ship. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>NAVAL FORCES--LOGISTICS<br/>NAVAL AUXILLIARY VESSELS<br/>MULTIROLE SHIPS