Ob-Class (Project 320/320 II Class) Russian Navy Hospital Ship

Ob-Class (Project 320 Class) Russian Navy Hospital Ship are purpose-built hospital ships. The third, fourth and projected fifth units of the class are part of Project B-320 II, modifications of the original Project 320 design. The Polish-built ships are civilian-manned but carry naval medical staffs. The four ships of the Ob-class hospital ships were designed to provide medical and recreational facilities. They were also employed as personnel transports. They have civilian crews but carry uniformed naval medical personnel. The ships are fully equipped with surgical equipment. Later two units are Project 320 II, implying a modification to the basic design; the external differences are minor.