Bangaram class patrol craft

Bangaram Class Patrol Craft were indigenously developed and manufactured within the Republic of India by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers. The primary mission of these ships is interdiction, along with search and rescue operations in coastal waters.

The boats are also capable of generating a limited naval quick reaction force capability at short notice. The vessels are advanced in terms of ergonomics design and operational capabilities, when compared to the Trinkat Class. These boats will have a high indigenous content, with steering gear and deck machinery system from the GRSE engineering division, the air-conditioning system by ABB, the switchboards from GEPC, the DG sets from Cummins India, the living spaces designed by Godrej and the electronic equipment from BEL, ECIL and HAL. These vessels also have a built-in RO (Reverse Osmosis) plant for generation of fresh water at sea and a sewage treatment plant to protect the marine environment.

INS Batti Malv features modular accommodation from the Godrej Furniture & Interior Group. The special features of this accommodation consists of pre-insulated wall panels and ceiling panels. The cabin doors are fitted with all the required electrical accessories such as light fittings, communication requirements and air-conditioning. They are also fitted with total cabin marine grade furniture for accommodation such as bunks, personal lockers, seating, workstations, dining room furniture, wardrobe furniture, recreation room furniture, modular bath & water closet, etc. The key characteristic of the furniture is that it is manufactured from 100% aluminum to ensure light weight. It is also fire retardant and modular, which are the prime requirements of the ship. Being a turnkey project, Godrej's involvement was right from concept validation to product design & layout to manufacturing, supply, installation and finally commissioning.

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References

* [http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/Bangaram.html|Bangaram Class - Bharat Rakshak]
* [http://mod.nic.in/samachar/april1-06/h9.htm Sainik Samachar]