INS Nicobar
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INS Nicobar, is a Nicobar-class troopship. These ships are large, multi-role troopships converted from merchant ships which were originally ordered by the Ministry of Shipping for service with the Shipping Corporation of India. These were later acquired by the Indian Navy for troop transport duties. The ship has large davits for Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel (LCVP) and also features high bridge forward, funnel in the aft, and a helicopter platform at the stern. This makes the vessel suitable for general purpose roles, other than just troop transport.[2][3]
| Name | Pennant No. | Previous name | Launched | Date of Commission (in Indian Navy) | Homeport | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INS Nicobar | Yard # B-561/1 | MV Harshvardhan | 12 April 1990 | April 1998 | Mumbai | Active |
| History | |
|---|---|
 India | |
| Name | Nicobar |
| Namesake | Nicobar Islands |
| Builder | Szczecin Shipyard |
| Commissioned | 1998 |
| Status | in active service |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | B561 type troopship[1] |
| Displacement | 19,000 long tons (19,305 t) full |
| Length | 144 m (472 ft 5 in) |
| Beam | 21 m (68 ft 11 in) |
| Draft | 6.7 m (22 ft 0 in) |
| Propulsion | Two Cegielski-B&W type 6L35MC diesels each rated at 2670 kW, driving two shafts for 5340 kW power. |
| Speed | 16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph) |
| Capacity | 1,200 troops |
| Complement | 119 design, 160 in practice |
| Aviation facilities | Helipad for 1 helicopter |