Monday, February 15, 2010

DTN News: Indian Navy Fleet Tanker Launched In Italy

DTN News: Indian Navy Fleet Tanker Launched In Italy *Source: DTN News / Int'l Media (NSI News Source Info) NEW DELHI - February 15, 2010: The first of the two fleet tankers for the Indian Navy was launched at a colourful ceremony at Muggiano in Italy. The ship is in double hull configuration which provides greater safety against accidental oil spillage in accordance with latest MARPOL regulations. The trials of the ship will start in April this year and delivery of the ship and commissioning is scheduled in India in the later part of the year. Another refuelling tanker is under construction at the Fincantieri Yard of Sestri Ponente, Genoa, northern Italy, and is scheduled for delivery next year, an official statement said. Indian Ambassador to Rome Arif S Khan was the Chief Guest on the occasion. The ship, named 'Deepak' was launched by Ms Farida Khan, wife of the Ambassador.

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