The Avisos are former fleet/ocean tugs. They provide a cost effective measure for patrolling, salvaging, etc.

There are three classes of Avisos:

• Irigoyen Class (USS Cherokee): ARA Comandante Gral Irigoyen (A1), ARA Francisco de Churruca (A3) and ARA Suboficial Castillo (A6)
  

  ARA Francisco de Churruca

• Sanaviron Class (USS Sotoyomo): ARA Sanaviron (A8), ARA Alférez Sobral (A9) and ARA Comodoro Somellera (A10)
  

  ARA Alférez Sobral

• Olivieri(Marsea) Class: ARA Teniente Olivieri (A2),
  

  ARA Teniente Olivieri

The Multipurpose Ships are USCG "Red" Class buoy tenders, which provide services to the main bases.

There are currently three multipurpose ships:

• ARA Punta Alta

• ARA Ciudad de Zárate

• ARA Ciudad de Rosario



ARA Punta Alta

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