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'''Shalimar-class ferry''' is a series of three service watercraft built by [[Shalimar Works (1980) Ltd]], [[Kolkata]] for the [[Indian Navy]]. The catamarans can carry up to 50 personnel. Each unit in this class is of [[Double hull|double-hull]] [[catamaran]]-type and are made of steel.<ref name=csd>{{cite web |url=http://corporatedshipyard.com/project.html |website=Corporated Shipyard |title=Projects}}</ref>
'''Shalimar-class ferry''' is a series of three service watercraft built by [[Shalimar Works (1980) Ltd]], [[Kolkata]] for the [[Indian Navy]]. The catamarans can carry up to 50 personnel. Each unit in this class is of [[Double hull|double-hull]] [[catamaran]]-type and are made of steel.<ref name=csd>{{cite web |url=http://corporatedshipyard.com/project.html |website=Corporated Shipyard |title=Projects}}</ref>


INS ''Neelam'', a vessel of this class was commissioned into the auxiliary fleet of the Indian Navy on 17 May 2014, at the Naval Ship Repair Yard (NSRY) [[Kochi]] under the [[Southern Naval Command]]. The craft will be used for transportation of sailors and resources to ships at anchorage and other berths. The induction ceremony was attended by senior officers of the Southern Naval Command.<ref name="thehindu">{{cite news|title=Ferry craft Neelam inducted|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/ferry-craft-neelam-inducted/article6021673.ece|work=The Hindu|date=18 May 2014}}</ref>
INS ''Neelam'', a vessel of this class was commissioned into the auxiliary fleet of the Indian Navy on 17 May 2014, at the Naval Ship Repair Yard (NSRY) [[Kochi]] under the [[Southern Naval Command]]. The craft will be used for transportation of sailors and resources to ships at anchorage and other berths. The induction ceremony was attended by senior officers of the Southern Naval Command.<ref name="thehindu">{{cite news|title=Ferry craft Neelam inducted|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/ferry-craft-neelam-inducted/article6021673.ece|work=The Hindu|date=18 May 2022}}</ref>


In January 2016 it was reported that Shalimar Works has already handed over three vessels with a capacity of carrying 50 personnel to the Indian Navy.
In January 2016 it was reported that Shalimar Works has already handed over three vessels with a capacity of carrying 50 personnel to the Indian Navy.
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{cite web |url=http://www.spsnavalforces.net/ebook/3012008.pdf#page=3 |format=pdf |work=SP's Naval Forces |title=Warship Building in India |date=2008 |page=4}}
*{{cite web |url=http://www.spsnavalforces.net/ebook/3012008.pdf#page=3 |format=pdf |work=SP's Naval Forces |title=Warship Building in India |date=2008 |page=4}}
*{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-otherstates/shalimar-works-to-build-small-warships/article4057088.ece |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |title=Shalimar Works to build small warships |first=Indani |last=Dutta |date=2 November 2012}}
*{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-otherstates/shalimar-works-to-build-small-warships/article4057088.ece |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |title=Shalimar Works to build small warships |first=Indani |last=Dutta |date=2 November 2022}}
*{{cite news |url=http://www.millenniumpost.in/NewsContent.aspx?NID=234649 |newspaper=millenniumpost.in |title=Bengal govt committed to revive sick PSUs: Amit Mitras |date=22 January 2016}}
*{{cite news |url=http://www.millenniumpost.in/NewsContent.aspx?NID=234649 |newspaper=millenniumpost.in |title=Bengal govt committed to revive sick PSUs: Amit Mitras |date=22 January 2022}}




Latest revision as of 08:18, 15 August 2021

Shalimar class
Class overview
Builders: Shalimar Works (1980) Ltd
Operators: Indian Navy
Planned: 3
Completed: 3
Active: 3
General characteristics
Displacement: 218 tonnes[1]
Length: 30 m (98 ft)
Beam: 10 m (33 ft)
Draft: 2 m (6 ft 7 in)
Speed: 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)

Shalimar-class ferry is a series of three service watercraft built by Shalimar Works (1980) Ltd, Kolkata for the Indian Navy. The catamarans can carry up to 50 personnel. Each unit in this class is of double-hull catamaran-type and are made of steel.[2]

INS Neelam, a vessel of this class was commissioned into the auxiliary fleet of the Indian Navy on 17 May 2014, at the Naval Ship Repair Yard (NSRY) Kochi under the Southern Naval Command. The craft will be used for transportation of sailors and resources to ships at anchorage and other berths. The induction ceremony was attended by senior officers of the Southern Naval Command.[1]

In January 2016 it was reported that Shalimar Works has already handed over three vessels with a capacity of carrying 50 personnel to the Indian Navy.

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References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Ferry craft Neelam inducted". The Hindu. 18 May 2022.
  2. ↑ "Projects". Corporated Shipyard.

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