Tanker Ready To Enter Service
January 20 2011
The Indian navy plans to commission its newest fleet tanker on Friday, reports the Press Trust of India.
The Deepak is one of two tankers ordered under a 159 million euro (US$212 million) contract with the Italian firm Fincantieri. The second ship is due to enter service in mid-2011.
The ships can carry up to 17,900 tons of cargo, including 15,250 tons of fuel.
The new vessels will join the older Jyoti and Aditya tankers already in service.
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