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INS Andamans

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INS Andamans
History
India
NameAndamans
NamesakeAndaman Islands
BuilderSzczecin Shipyard
Launched5 October 1990
Commissioned2000
FateScrapped 12 October 2021
General characteristics
TypeB561 type troop ship[1]
Displacement19,000 long tons (19,305 t) full
Length144 m (472 ft 5 in)
Beam21 m (68 ft 11 in)
Draft6.7 m (22 ft 0 in)
PropulsionTwo Cegielski-B&W type 6L35MC diesels each rated at 2670 kW, driving two shafts for 5340 kW power.
Speed16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph)
Complement119 design, 160 in practice
Aviation facilitiesHelipad for 1 helicopter

INS Andamans is a Nicobar-class troopship. These large multi-role troop ships were converted from merchant ships which were originally ordered by the Ministry of Shipping for service with the Shipping Corporation of India that were later acquired by the Indian Navy for troop transport duties. The ship has large davits for Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel (LCVP) and also features a high bridge forward, funnel in the aft, and a helicopter platform at the stern. This makes the vessel suitable for general purpose roles, other than just troop transport.[2][3]

INS Andamans should not be confused with INS Andaman (P74), the Petya-class frigate that was lost in the Bay of Bengal in 1990 during a naval exercise,[4] which were designated as Arnala-class corvettes in Indian Navy due to their small size.

Ships Details
Name Pennant No. Previous name Launched Date of Commission
(in Indian Navy)
Homeport Status
INS Andamans Yard # B-561/2 MV Nancowry 5 October 1990 April 2000 Active


References

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  1. ^ "Nicobar Class Transport Ship".
  2. ^ "Nicobar Class". Archived from the original on 21 December 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  3. ^ "Nicobar Class Transport Ship".
  4. ^ "In choppy waters".