SANKALP CLASS
Vessel Type: Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV).
Future Commissions:
Sankalp 46;
Laid Down - 17 July 2004, Launched - 28 April 2006, Commissioning -
2007.
............................Samrat 47; Laid Down - Not Known, Launched 02 July
2007, Commissioning - 2008.
Displacement: 2230 tons full load.
Dimensions:
Length (Overall) - 105 metres
................Breadth - 12.9 metres
................Depth (Moulded) - 6.0 metres
................Draught (Mean) - 3.6 metres
................Draught (Propeller) - 4.5 metres
Main Machinery: Two Pielstick-20PA6B STC diesel engines at 7792 kW (10,450 hp). Also fitted with two controllable pitch propellers, developing 8100 KW (10,860 hp) each @ 1050 RPM and a reduction gear box.
Maximum Speed: 24 knots.
Endurance: 6500 nautical miles at 12 knots. Can remain at sea for 20 days.
Complement: 18 Officers & 108 Sailors.
Bridge Layout: Featuring an Integrated Bridge System, these vessels will have a navigational/surveillance radar with ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) capability, a Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) and an Electronic Chart Display & Information System. Communication will be as per GMDSS-A3 (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) standards. The bridge will also be fitted with magnetic & gyro compasses, an auto pilot feature, a speed log and an echo-sounder.
Deck Machinery: Featuring two ectro-hydraulic cranes for handling 6.5 metres RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boats).
External Fire-Fighting System: Two 1400 m3/h capacity monitors, with a reach (throwing length) of 140 meters.
Cargo Capacity:
280 tons fuel oil.
......................120 tons fresh water.
......................10 tons lubricating
oil.
......................15 tons AVCAT (aviation kerosene).
Weapons: One 30mm CRN-91 (naval version of the 2A42 30mm Medak gun) main gun, controlled by an electronic fire control system (FCS) developed & jointly produced by the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
Helicopters: Features a helicopter hangar and a flight deck to handle one HAL Dhruv helicopter, which will be used for long range all-time search & rescue and maritime surveillance. The flight deck will be fitted with a helo traversing gear and a helo landing grid.
Comments: This is the largest, indigenously-designed vessel to be built for the Coast Guard and will be used for patrolling & policing maritime zones, pollution control, external fire fighting and in search & rescue operations
. India Defence Consultants reported on 26 June 2005, that Raytheon Marine partnered with Noris Automation GMBH of Germany has been awarded the order for supply of an Integrated Navigation & Machinery Control System by Goa Shipyard Limited. The system operates from a series of multi-function consoles, together with a fire detection system, a GMDSS radio system, as well as a redundant Ethernet network. The first vessel is due for delivery in 2007 and will be named Sankalp, meaning resolute determination. The hull structure will be built entirely of steel. Auxiliary systems aboard these vessels include an oily bilge water separator, a sewage & vacuum toilet system, a fresh water generating system and an active fin stabilizer.