IN LCU L-56 Commissioned into the Indian Navy 01/08/2019 – Posted in: Press Information Bureau
IN LCU L-56
(Ministry of Defence)
WHAT
IN LCU L-56, the sixth ship of the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) MK IV class was commissioned into the Indian Navy.
FEATURES & SIGNIFICANCE
- LCU 56 is an amphibious ship with its primary role being transportation and deployment of Main Battle Tanks, Armoured Vehicles, Troops and Equipment from ship to shore.
- The induction of LCU 56 will add to Maritime and HADR (Humanitarian Assistance And Disaster Relief) capabilities of ANC (Andaman Nicobar Command).
- The ship will be deployed for multi-role activities along the Andaman and Nicobar Group of Islands. Such as:
- Beaching operations
- Search and Rescue missions
- Disaster relief operations
- Coastal patrol
- Surveillance operations
SPECIFICATION
- With a displacement of 900 tonnes, the ship measures 62 metres in length and is fitted with two MTU diesel engines, which provide a sustainable speed of over 15 knots.
- The ship is equipped with the state-of-art equipment and is armed with two 30 mm CRN-91 guns manufactured by Ordnance Factory, Medak.
- The ship is manned by a team comprising four officers and 56 sailors and is also capable of carrying 150 troops.
Background
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) signed an agreement with the Indian Navy for designing and building eight LCU ships.
Source: PIB
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