The first fleet tanker for the Indian Navy

The order is the first surface vessel India has ordered from a European company, gained in competition against prominent international players, in particular from Russia and Korea, as Fincantieri states.

With a displacement at full load of 27,500 tonnes, the 175 metre long fleet tanker with a beam of 25 metres has two 10,00 kW diesel engines for propulsion and can reach a maximum speed of 20 knots. Further features include a propulsion system with an adjustable propeller and a flight deck for medium heavy helicopters (up to 10 tons). Thanks to double hatches the vessel can supply four ships at the same time.

In accordance with the new Marpol regulations of the International Maritime Organization regarding safeguarding of the environment, the ship has been built with a double hull which will afford greater protection to the fuel tanks thereby avoiding the risk of pollution in case of collision or damage.

The ship can accommodate 250 crew and personnel.

The sister ship of the “Deepak”, the “Shakti”, which was launched last October at Sestri Ponente (Genoa) shipyard, is currently being fitted out at Sestri Ponente shipyard (Genova). Delivery is scheduled in autumn 2011.