INS Deepak
Ship
INS Deepak
⚓ ShipDeepak-class fleet tanker providing logistical support to the Indian Navy at sea.
INS Deepak is a Deepak-class fleet tanker built by Fincantieri. Deepak was launched on 13 February 2009 and commissioned on 21 January 2011. She is one of the largest ships in the Indian Navy.
The ship is designed to provide logistical support to naval vessels at sea through Replenishment at Sea (RAS) operations. This enables Indian Navy ships to sustain longer operations without returning to port.
Replenishment Capabilities
INS Deepak can replenish fuel, stores, ammunition and water to ships at sea simultaneously from both sides. She is fitted with advanced RAS equipment and can replenish two ships at the same time. The ship also has a hospital with medical facilities and can carry helicopters for vertical replenishment (VERTREP).
General Characteristics
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Fleet tanker |
| Class | Deepak-class |
| Builder | Fincantieri, Italy |
| Displacement | 19,150 t (light) / 27,000 t (maximum) |
| Length | 175 m (574 ft 2 in) |
| Beam | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Speed | 20 knots |
| Commissioned | 21 January 2011 |
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