The ''Hooghly''-class of fuel barge is a series of service watercraft being built by Hooghly Dock & Port Engineers Ltd,
Kolkata
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(HDPEL) for the
Indian Navy
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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.
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Specifications
*Length: 67.05 m
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*Beam extreme: 12.52 m
*Depth: 5.5 m
*Draught: 4 m
*Displacement: 1700 tonnes
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See also
* INS Purak
* INS Puran
*INS Poshak
INS ''Poshak'' is a self-propelled fuel carrier barge built by M/s Shalimar Works, Kolkata for the Indian Navy.
Description
It is an auxiliary ship capable to carry 500 tonnes of fuel. It has seagoing capabilities and have all essential commu ...
References
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SPS Naval Forces
{{Ship classes of the Indian Navy
Auxiliary ships of the Indian Navy
Ships of the Indian Navy
Auxiliary barge classes