RFP issued for 5 Self Propelled Ships.

[surya kiran]

Lewis is a main cargo and replishment vessel.. I doubt it can carry tanks and troops... @arp2041 whats ur take on it??

The tender is for fleet support. So that would mean ammo/food and rest of the stuff for the CBG. The tank and troops will be for LPDs. I think, that's a separate tender.

 

[Abingdonboy]

So something like repair, replishenment and maintainance?
If its like that, Lewis class ships will be perfect

Yes, somthing like this. A ship that can transport stores, support naval operation, replenish other naval vessels etc


I'm quite fond of the BRAVE CLASS from DCNS:

The tender is for fleet support. So that would mean ammo/food and rest of the stuff for the CBG. The tank and troops will be for LPDs. I think, that's a separate tender.

There are TWO separate tenders buddy- one for 6 LHD/LPD, one for 5 FSS. There is a clear distinction of the two types of vessel the IN is after.

 

[surya kiran]

There are TWO separate tenders buddy- one for 6 LHD/LPD, one for 5 FSS. There is a clear distinction of the two types of vessel the IN is after.

That's what i said

 

[Rajaraja Chola]

Yes, somthing like this. A ship that can transport stores, support naval operation, replenish other naval vessels etc


I'm quite fond of the BRAVE CLASS from DCNS:

There are TWO separate tenders buddy- one for 6 LHD/LPD, one for 5 FSS. There is a clear distinction of the two types of vessel the IN is after.

The brave class is yet to be built right? How soon will be receiving it? That will be another problem

 

[srshkmr]

Another addition to our mighty IN. way to go IN.

 

[Abingdonboy]

The brave class is yet to be built right? How soon will be receiving it? That will be another problem

It is yet to be ordered so, yes, it is yet to be built. DCNS is a shipbuilding powerhouse though so I have confidency they'll get the job done in a timely manner.

 

[Rajaraja Chola]

It is yet to be ordered so, yes, it is yet to be built. DCNS is a shipbuilding powerhouse though so I have confidency they'll get the job done in a timely manner.

Well, NO, if Indian Navy ask them to be built in our shipyards. But a big yes, if all the 5 ships were built in France. Anyway it will take 3 years to finalise. Long time....

 

[jha]

Brave Class seems a decent choice but its 10K tons smaller. If DCNS can make it larger, this should be a good addition.

 

[Abingdonboy]

Well, NO, if Indian Navy ask them to be built in our shipyards. But a big yes, if all the 5 ships were built in France. Anyway it will take 3 years to finalise. Long time....

I'm pretty sure the IN would stipulate something along the lines of x number built abroad x number built in India as is the case with the IN's LHD/LPD tender,

 

[jha]

Another option is Lewis and Clark Class. This is much closer to RFP issued but comes from USA.

LEWIS and CLARK Class (T-AKE 1) :

Mission:

Deliver ammunition, provisions, stores, spare parts, potable water and petroleum products to carrier battle
groups and other naval forces, serving as a shuttle ship or station ship.

Principal Characteristics
Length Overall ...................................(689 ft.) 210.0M
Length between Perpendiculars.....(654.7 ft.) 199.55M
Beam, Molded................................(105.6 ft.) 32.2M
Draft, Design.....................................29.9 ft.) 9.12M
Draft, Scantling................................(31.2 ft.) 9.50M
Displacement at Design Draft......................41,000 MT

Speed and Endurance
• Design Speed—20 knots @ design draft and 80% propulsion MCR

• Range—14,000 NM @ design speed and draft Propulsion and Power Generation Plant

• Integrated propulsion and ship service electrical 6.6 kV distribution system

• Four FM/MAN B&W 9L and 8L 48/60 diesel generators with total installed power of 35.7 MW


• Twin synchronous, variable speed, reversible,double-wound, Alstom propulsion motors with brush/slip-ring excitation, each rated at 11,262bkW at 120 rpm and mounted in tandem

• Single fixed-pitch propeller Accommodations Berthing, messing and leisure and community spaces for a combined Military Sealift Command naval and civilian complement of 172, plus 25 spares.

Cargo Capacities
Dry cargo ..................................6,675 MT
Cargo fuel..................................3,242 MT (23,450 bbl)
Cargo potable water.....................200 MT (52,800 gal)