INS Jyoti (A58)
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INS Jyoti (A58)
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| Name: | INS Jyoti |
| Operator: | Indian Navy |
| Builder: | Admiralty Shipyard, St. Petersburg |
| Laid down: | September 1993 |
| Launched: | 8 December 1995 |
| Completed: | 1995 |
| Commissioned: | 20 July 1996 |
| Status: | in active service |
| Badge: |  |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Komandarm Fedko-class replenishment oiler |
| Displacement: | 35,900 tonnes (35,300 long tons; 39,600 short tons) full load |
| Length: | 178 m (584 ft) |
| Beam: | 25.3 m (83 ft) |
| Draught: | 11.35 m (37.2 ft) |
| Propulsion: | One 10,948 steam turbine |
| Speed: | 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph) |
| Range: | 12,000 nautical miles (22,000 km; 14,000 mi) at 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph) |
| Complement: | 208 (incl. 23 officers) |
| Sensors and processing systems: |
2 x Decca 1226 navigation radars |
| Armament: | Close-in weapons systems for self-protection |
| Armor: | Twin-hulled |
| Aircraft carried: | 1 Alouette III helicopter |
| Aviation facilities: | A helicopter deck |
| Notes: | Cargo capacity: 28,000 tons at full load |
INS Jyoti (A58) (meaning: sacred light) is the third of the four Komandarm Fedko-class replenishment oilers. She was modified for naval use and is now being operated by the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy. Jyoti was the largest ship in the navy until INS Vikramaditya (R33) was commissioned in November 2013. Its primary role is fleet replenishment and sustaining blue-water operations. It was later fitted with close-in weapon systems for self-defence.
It is a major force multiplier in sustaining the navy's blue water operations. It can increase the range of a naval task force without tanker support from seven days and 2400 nautical miles to 50 days and 16,800 nautical miles.
INS Jyoti has a length of 178 m (584 ft) overall, a beam of 25.3 m (83 ft) and a draft of 11.35 m (37.2 ft). The ships displaces about 35,900 tonnes (35,300 long tons; 39,600 short tons) at full load. The complement is about 208, including 23 officers.
The ship is powered by a steam turbine providing a power of 10,948 hp (8,164 kW). This allows the ship to reach a maximum speed of 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph) and an endurance of 12,000 nautical miles (22,000 km; 14,000 mi)
Displacing 39,900 tons at full load, Jyoti is the second largest ship of the navy, even larger than the 28,500 tons aircraft carrier INS Viraat. The ship can carry 28,000 tons at full load, consisting of fuel diesel, aviation fuels, oils, and water of different grades. The fresh water carried for use in steam turbines is of much higher grade than drinking water.
Jyoti has two replenishment positions on each side, with the option of stern refueling and can replenish three ships simultaneously. It can refuel at the rate of 300 tonnes per hour. It has a range of 12,000 nautical miles at the top speed of 15 knots. It has a double-skin hull, which prevents sea pollution in case of damage to any fuel tank, and carries eco-friendly equipment on board to prevent marine and environmental pollution. The space between the double-hull is used for ballast tanks. The fuel and water levels in the cargo tanks are checked to maintain the ship's stability during loading and discharging of supplies.
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