INS Aditya (A59)
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INS Aditya (A59) is an Aditya class
replenishment
and repair ship
currently in service with the Indian Navy
. As there is only one ship in this class, INS Aditya is the lead ship. The ship was commissioned on 3 April 2000.
INS Aditya is a fully air-conditioned and lengthened version of the original Deepak class
, but with a multipurpose workshop and with four RAS (Replenishment At Sea) stations alongside. The ship was built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
(GRSE). Building progress was very slow and the ship was plagued by propulsion
problems, during her sea trials in September 1999.
The ship can carry 12,000 tons of liquid cargo, comprising LSHSD, FFO, aviation kerosene
, distilled & fresh water and 5000 tons of solid cargo. The ship features a Hallapa deck and Canadian Hepburn RAS (Replenishment At Sea) equipment. INS Aditya is also equipped with a 2 ton heavy jackstay and a 20 ton crane.
Aditya class
Aditya class is a class of replenishment and repair ships currently in service with the Indian Navy. The class is a modified and lengthened version of the original Deepak class. INS Aditya is the only ship in this class.-References:*...
replenishment
Replenishment Oiler
A replenishment oiler or fleet tanker is a naval auxiliary ship with fuel tanks and dry cargo holds, which can replenish other ships while underway in the high seas. Such ships are used by several countries around the world....
and repair ship
Auxiliary ship
An auxiliary ship is a naval ship which is designed to operate in any number of roles supporting combatant ships and other naval operations. Auxiliaries are not primary combatants, although they may have some limited combat capacity, usually of a self defensive nature.Auxiliaries are extremely...
currently in service with the Indian Navy
Indian Navy
The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the armed forces of India. The President of India serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy. The Chief of Naval Staff , usually a four-star officer in the rank of Admiral, commands the Navy...
. As there is only one ship in this class, INS Aditya is the lead ship. The ship was commissioned on 3 April 2000.
INS Aditya is a fully air-conditioned and lengthened version of the original Deepak class
Deepak class tanker
The Deepak class tankers of the Indian Navy are fleet replenishment ships.- Ships of the class :...
, but with a multipurpose workshop and with four RAS (Replenishment At Sea) stations alongside. The ship was built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited is one of India's leading shipyards, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It builds and repairs commercial and navals vessels....
(GRSE). Building progress was very slow and the ship was plagued by propulsion
Marine propulsion
Marine propulsion is the mechanism or system used to generate thrust to move a ship or boat across water. While paddles and sails are still used on some smaller boats, most modern ships are propelled by mechanical systems consisting a motor or engine turning a propeller, or less frequently, in jet...
problems, during her sea trials in September 1999.
Cargo Capacity
- 2250 m³ water
- 2170 m³ ammunition and stores
- 14,200 m³ diesel and aviation kerosene
The ship can carry 12,000 tons of liquid cargo, comprising LSHSD, FFO, aviation kerosene
Jet fuel
Jet fuel is a type of aviation fuel designed for use in aircraft powered by gas-turbine engines. It is clear to straw-colored in appearance. The most commonly used fuels for commercial aviation are Jet A and Jet A-1 which are produced to a standardized international specification...
, distilled & fresh water and 5000 tons of solid cargo. The ship features a Hallapa deck and Canadian Hepburn RAS (Replenishment At Sea) equipment. INS Aditya is also equipped with a 2 ton heavy jackstay and a 20 ton crane.