"This ship is dangerous because in addition of being close to the houses, there is a ban," says local Francesca Marino. A new floating storage and regasification unit considered crucial to Italy's energy security arrived in Tuscany, sparking local protests. Once installed at the Piombino site, the Golar Tundra will receive liquified natural gas (LNG) from other carriers, which it will turn back into a gaseous state that can be fed into Italy's national network. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES