Pamba Auxiliary Vessel
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Pamba is an Indian Navy
's self-propelled Water Carrier barge built by ABG Shipyard
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The Pamba Auxiliary vessel is 50 m long, have weight of 930-tonne and can carry 500 tonnes of water. The self-propelled barge is fitted with two engines with a combined propulsive power of 1,800 BHP and is capable of speeds up to 12 knots. Pamba has accommodation for 20 crew including galley (kitchen) facility, fixed fire fighting arrangements for machinery compartments, and tank gauging systems.
The Pamba barge with sea going capabilities is capable of serving Navy’s Warships at anchorage outside the harbor and elsewhere to ensure quick operational turnaround. She has all the essential and latest communication and navigation equipment and also carries a Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB).The vessel complies with the standards of Indian Register of Shipping and International Maritime Organisation for vessels of similar class.
, Kerela.While comissioning it was manned by a crew of 17 headed by the Master, I.C. Josey.
Pamba is named after Pamba River
. It is the third longest river in the South Indian state of Kerala and the longest river in the erstwhile princely state of Travancorea. Pamba is also name of previous auxiliary vehicle which served the Indian Navy for nearly 40 years and was de-inducted in April 2007.
Indian Navy
The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the armed forces of India. The President of India serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy. The Chief of Naval Staff , usually a four-star officer in the rank of Admiral, commands the Navy...
's self-propelled Water Carrier barge built by ABG Shipyard
ABG Shipyard
-History:ABG Shipyard is a part of the ABG Group of companies with diversified business interests. Established in 1985, it is headquartered in Mumbai. It has ship-building operations in Surat and Dahej in Gujarat...
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The Pamba Auxiliary vessel is 50 m long, have weight of 930-tonne and can carry 500 tonnes of water. The self-propelled barge is fitted with two engines with a combined propulsive power of 1,800 BHP and is capable of speeds up to 12 knots. Pamba has accommodation for 20 crew including galley (kitchen) facility, fixed fire fighting arrangements for machinery compartments, and tank gauging systems.
The Pamba barge with sea going capabilities is capable of serving Navy’s Warships at anchorage outside the harbor and elsewhere to ensure quick operational turnaround. She has all the essential and latest communication and navigation equipment and also carries a Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB).The vessel complies with the standards of Indian Register of Shipping and International Maritime Organisation for vessels of similar class.
Commission
It was inducted into the Indian Navy on 29 March 2011 by Commodore S. Nedunchezian, Chief Staff Officer (Technical), Southern Naval Command at South Jetty, Naval Base, on a function hosted by Commodore Vivek Chawla, Commodore Superintendent Naval Ship Repair Yard, KochiKochi
-Places:* Kochi, a city in the state of Kerala, India, formerly known as Cochin* Kingdom of Cochin, a former feudal city-state on Malabar Coast, India** Fort Kochi, one of the three main urban components which constitute the present day city of Kochi, Kerala, India...
, Kerela.While comissioning it was manned by a crew of 17 headed by the Master, I.C. Josey.
Pamba is named after Pamba River
Pamba River
Pamba River is the third longest river in the South Indian state of Kerala after Periyar and Bharathappuzha and the longest river in the erstwhile princely state of Travancore...
. It is the third longest river in the South Indian state of Kerala and the longest river in the erstwhile princely state of Travancorea. Pamba is also name of previous auxiliary vehicle which served the Indian Navy for nearly 40 years and was de-inducted in April 2007.
External sources
http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/new-water-barge-pamba-inducted/430268/- Category:Naval ships of India
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