Tuesday, 08 September 2009 01:55
Fleet Tanker
Fincantieri announced in Oct 2008 that it won an order to build a fleet tanker, with an option for another, against competetive bidding from leading international players, especially from Russia and Korea. The vessel, which will be built at the shipyards in Liguria, for delivery at the end of 2010, will be 175 metres long, 25 wide and 19 high and will have a displacement at full load of 27,500 tonnes. The ship will be powered by two 10,000 kW diesel engines which will enable it to reach a maximum speed of 20 knots and its propulsion system will feature an adjustable blade propeller. There will also be a flight deck on board for medium-heavy helicopters (up to 10 tons). The ship will accommodate up to 248 passengers – crew and supplementary personnel. Equipped with double hatches, the vessel will be able to service four ships at the same time. In accordance with the new Marpol regulations of the International Maritime Organization concerning the protection of the environment, this will be the first ship of this type to be built with a double hull thereby improving protection of the fuel tanks and avoiding the risk of pollution in case of collision or damage.
Furthermore, in August 2009 it was announced that the Indian Navy has exercised its option for a second fleet tanker which was included in the contract signed in 2008, with delivery in the last half of 2011.
According to an interview published in Defenseworld.net in May 2009, senior BEL executives stated that as part of the offsets for the first fleet tanker, Fincantieri, in 2008, placed an order worth 14.3M euros for the supply of Composite Communication System, Versatile Communication System, ESM System, Electric Opto Fire Control System and their integration on board the fleet tanker. BEL will implement this order in 2009. BEL also expects a follow on order in FY 2009-2010 for the second fleet tanker.
Details of these tankers are:
| Length, overall |
175 |
m |
| Length between perpendicular |
162.7 |
m |
| Breadth, moulded |
25 |
m |
| Depth to flight deck (Deck 01) |
19.30 |
m |
| Depth to main deck (Deck 1) |
16.30 |
m |
| Full load displacement, About |
27,500 |
t |
| Corresponding draft from B.L. |
abt. 9.1 |
m |
| Transported Useful Cargoes |
abt. 15,760 |
t |
| Cruise speed |
16 |
knots |
| Max speed at full load |
20 |
knots |
| Range at 16 knots |
10,000 |
NM |
| MCR of Propulsion Diesel Engines |
2x9,600 |
kW |
| Accomodation |
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| crew + additional personnel |
248 |
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| Flight Deck for operating 10 t helicopters |
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| Double Hull, responding to the new MARPOL rules on environmental protection |
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| Capability to refuel 4 ships at time |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 September 2009 02:08
Saturday, 05 September 2009 20:08
Destroyer
In March 2009, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) which is the apex procurement body in the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) approved four vessels for construction at MDL. Production is slated to commence in 2010. No other details are available.
Last Updated on Sunday, 06 September 2009 01:42
Monday, 17 November 2008 00:01
Aircraft Carrier
Project Update: The Vikramaditya is currently undergoing a refit and modernisation program at Severnoye Shipyard in Severodvinsk, Russia. As per Defence Minister A K Anthony, in a written reply in Parliament on 17 May 2007, the vessel is expected to be delivered to the Indian Navy by late 2012. It is expected that ongoing price escalation issues will be resolved in Oct 2009 when a major contract renegotiation should be concluded.
Vessel Type: Aircraft Carrier, Project 1143.
Future Commissions: Vikramaditya (formerly Admiral Gorskhov) - 2012.
Displacement: 45,400 tons.
Dimensions: Length - 283m. .................Beam - 51m. .................Draught - 10m.
Last Updated on Sunday, 06 September 2009 02:02
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Sunday, 16 November 2008 23:59
Frigate
Project 17A (P17A) is the next generation of surface combatants, which form part of the ongoing Project 17 (P17) program of multi-role stealth frigates. A total of seven vessels is projected in this element of the program, with the Indian Navy having issued an RFI (Request for Information) in late 2006. The RFI has been issued to numerous European and Russian shipyards, with the plan involving the first vessel to be built in an international shipyard and the remaining six vessels to be constructed in India itself.
Last Updated on Monday, 17 November 2008 00:04
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Sunday, 16 November 2008 23:58
Frigate
Project Update:
Commissioning delayed by upto 2 months for unknown reasons. However the ship is believed to have successfully completed yet another round of full power trials in late October/ early November 2009.
Business Standard reported, on 07 December 2007, that sea trials of the Shivalik was to take place in June 2008 and followed by sea trials of the Satpura in December 2008. However, the delivery of the Shivalik has been much delayed for various reasons. Several Indian newspapers, quoting a MDL official, reported on 07 February 2009 that Shivalik has been unbdergoing a series of sea trials since March or April 2009. Shivalik successfully completed a milestone when she completed full power trials on Aug 24, 2009. Commissioning is now set for Nov 2009. Satpura and the Sahyadri would be commissioned by 2010.
Vessel Type: Multi-Mission Frigate.
Future Commissions: Shivalik F47; Laid Down - 11 July 2001, Launched - 18 April 2003, Commissioning - Nov 2009.
............................Satpura F48; Laid Down - 2002, Launched - 04 June 2004, Commissioning - 2010.
............................Sahyadri F49; Laid Down - 17 March 2003, Launched - 27 May 2005, Commissioning - June 2010.
Last Updated on Monday, 16 November 2009 05:05
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Sunday, 16 November 2008 23:57
Frigate
Project Updates: RIA Novosti reported on 04 Feb 2009 that Russia and India are negotiating a new contract on the delivery of additional Project 11356 frigates for the Indian navy. The keel laying ceremony of the 3rd ship of Project 11356 took place on 11 June 2008.
Vessel Type: Guided Missile Frigate, Modified Type 1135.6 Future Commissions: F45; Laid Down - 27 July 2007, Launched - 2009, Commissioned - 2011 (was 2012). ............................F46; Laid Down - 27 November 2007, Launched - 2010, Commissioned - 2011 (was 2013). ............................F47; Laid Down - 11 June 2008, Launched - 2010, Commissioned - 2012 (was 2013).
Last Updated on Tuesday, 10 February 2009 18:54
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Sunday, 16 November 2008 23:56
ASW Corvette
Project Update: Plate cutting of the first vessel in the series commenced on 12 August 2005. Commissioning of the first vessel was expected in 2010 but now delayed to mid 2012.
Vessel Type: ASW (anti-submarine warfare) corvette.
Yard Nos/Names & Pennant Numbers with laid down, launch & commission dates:
Yard 3017; Laid Down - 20 Nov 2006, Launch - Q1, 2010, Commissioned - June 2012
Yard 3018; Laid Down - 27 Sep 2007, Launch - TBD, Commissioned - 2013
Yard 3019; Laid Down - 2008?, Launch - TBD, Commissioned - 2014
Yard 3020; Laid Down - 2009?, Launch - TBD, Commissioned - 2015
Displacement: 2500 tons standard displacement
Last Updated on Sunday, 06 September 2009 01:38
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Sunday, 16 November 2008 23:52
Fast Attack Craft
Vessel Type: Water Jet Fast Attack Craft. Future Commissions: INS Cankarso T 73 (Yard 2061); Laid Down - 29 July 2008, Launch - 27 March 2009, Commissioning - March 2010 INS Kondul T 74 (Yard 2062); Laid Down - 29 July 2008, Launch - 27 March 2009, Commissioning - March 2010 INS Kalpani T 75 (Yard 2063); Laid Down - 29 July 2008, Launch - 27 March 2009, Commissioning - March 2010 Yard 2064; Laid Down - TBD, Launch - TBD, Commissioning - end 2010 Yard 2065; Laid Down - TBD, Launch - TBD, Commissioning - end 2010 Yard 2066; Laid Down - TBD, Launch - TBD, Commissioning - end 2010
Last Updated on Monday, 11 May 2009 01:01
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Thursday, 06 November 2008 22:12
Aircraft Carrier
Project Update: Construction commenced with plate cutting on 11 April 2005. The keel was laid down on 28 Feb 2009. In an information session in Parliament, on 16 May 2007, Defence Minister A K Antony stated that induction of a third aircraft carrier is envisioned by 2017. He added that a decision to construct another vessel can be made only after the construction of the first ship has progressed beyond a certain state. This would suggest a keel laying date of post October 2010, which is the tentative launch date of the first ship. In an interview to the Times of India, dated 01 December 2007, the Chief of Naval Staff - Admiral Sureesh Mehta - stated that the second IAC is already on the drawing board and at least three such vessels are planned. The Admiral also indicated that the first IAC will not be delayed beyond 2012, contrary to reports of a revised delivery schedule of 2014 - 2015.
Vessel Type: Air Defence Ship, Project 71. Future Commissions: Vikrant; Laid Down - 28 Feb 2009, Launch - Feb 2011, Commissioning - 2015.
............................Viraat; Laid Down - 2011, Launch - 2014, Commissioning - 2017.
Last Updated on Friday, 06 March 2009 05:21
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