Английская Википедия:INS Bitra
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Шаблон:Infobox ship imageШаблон:Infobox ship class overviewШаблон:Infobox ship characteristicsINS Bitra (T66), the second ship of Шаблон:Sclass of the Indian Navy, is designed for interdiction against fast moving surface vessels and for search-and-rescue operations in coastal areas and in the exclusive economic zone. Named after Bitra atoll in Lakshadweep, the vessel was designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers. The diesel generators on board are supplied by Cummins India. The electronic equipment on board including satellite communication and global positioning systems is from Bharat Electronics Limited, ECIL and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Rear Admiral Sanjay Vadgaokar commissioned the fast attack ship in Vasco da Gama, Goa on 28 March 2006.[1]
Operations
In December 2016 INS Bitra was operationally deployed to rescue 800 tourists together with Шаблон:INS, Шаблон:INS and LCU 38 from Havelock Island and ferry them to Port Blair as a result of a severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal.[2]
In February 2016 together with Шаблон:INS visited Yangon in Myanmar on an official port visit.[3]
References
Шаблон:Bangaram-class patrol vessel
