Hooghly-class fuel barge
The Hooghly-class of fuel barge is a series of service watercraft being built by Hooghly Dock & Port Engineers Ltd, Kolkata (HDPEL) for the Indian Navy.[1]
Description
Hooghly-class fuel barges are self-propelled auxiliary capable of replenishing LSHSD, AVCAT and other oils for ships in harbour, at anchorage and fuel depots at distant location. Each vessel in the class has a length of 67 meters with beam of 12.5 meters and depth of 4 meters. They have draught of 4 meters and have displacement of 1700 tonnes. They have a rated capacity to carry 1000 tonnes of fuel. They are able to operate up to sea state 4 and service up to sea state 6. As per a contract order of INR 96.12 crores from Indian Navy, four 1000-ton fuel barges are to be constructed, with an option for two more barges.[2][3]
Specifications
- Length: 67.05 m[1]
- Beam extreme: 12.52 m
- Depth: 5.5 m
- Draught: 4 m
- Displacement: 1700 tonnes
See also
References
- ^ a b "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 April 2015. Retrieved 29 January 2013.
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