The San Giorgio class are amphibious transport docks (LPD)[1][2] built by Fincantieri for the Italian Navy.

San Giusto, the third vessel, has not been modified since construction, however, it featured an improved design, and is normally employed as a training ship.

[10][11] According to the Italian MoD’s Multi-Year Defence Planning Document (Documento Programmatico Pluriennale della Difesa, DPP) for the 2023-2025 timeframe, these ships are to be able to accommodate two LC-23 heavy landing craft for battle tanks or other vehicles and flight deck with multiple helicopter spots alongside extensive hangar and personnel accommodation facilities.

[12] In July 2011 the Algerian Navy placed an order with Fincantieri for an improved version of the San Giorgio class amphibious transport ships classified as Bâtiment de Débarquement et de Soutien Logistique (BDSL).

[13][14][15] On 8 January 2014 the BDSL was launched on a barge at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Levante.