Following this ship and the new aircraft carrier, the Indian Navy has ordered a new Fleet Tanker in Italy.
The vessel, which will be built at the Fincantieri shipyards in Liguria, for delivery at the end of 2010, will be 175 metres long, 25 wide and 19 high and will have a displacement at full load of 27,500 tonnes. The ship will be powered by two 10,000 kW diesel engines which will enable it to reach a maximum speed of 20 knots and its propulsion system will feature an adjustable blade propeller. There will also be a flight deck on board for medium-heavy helicopters (up to 10 tons).
The ship will accommodate up to 248 passengers – crew and supplementary personnel.
Equipped with double hatches, the vessel will be able to service four ships at the same time.
In accordance with the new Marpol regulations of the International Maritime Organization concerning the protection of the environment, this will be the first ship of this type to be built with a double hull thereby improving protection of the fuel tanks and avoiding the risk of pollution in case of collision or damage.

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