Images: Navy’s new fleet tanker launched

The INS (Indian Naval Ship) Deepak (Lamp) in dry dock at Muggiano, Italy.

Farida Khan, the wife of the ambassador, christened the tanker. According to the navy, the trials of the ship will start in Apr 2010, and delivery of the ship and commissioning is scheduled in India in the later part of 2010. The second Fleet Tanker is under construction at the Fincantieri Yard of Sestri Ponente, Genoa, and is scheduled for delivery in 2011.

INS Deepak, launched into the sea.


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