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.

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.http://es.scribd.com/doc/87178746/22/Transporthttp://www.nuovofiscooggi.it/files/outcome_budget_2010-2011.pdf

Specifications

*Length: 67.05 m
*Beam extreme: 12.52 m
*Depth: 5.5 m
*Draught: 4 m
*Displacement: 1700 tonnes

See also

* INS Purak
* INS Puran
*INS Poshak

References

External links

SPS Naval Forces

{{Ship classes of the Indian Navy

Auxiliary ships of the Indian Navy
Ships of the Indian Navy
Auxiliary barge classes