Nicobar-class troopships are large multi-role troopships converted from merchant ships which were originally ordered by the Ministry of Shipping for service with the Shipping Corporation of India. These were later acquired by the Indian Navy for troop transport duties. The ships include large davits for Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel (LCVP) and also feature high bridge forward, funnel in the aft and a helicopter platform at the stern. This makes the vessels suitable for general purpose roles, other than just troop transport. The design of the Type B-561 ships built by Szczecin Shipyard of Poland was also sold to India for licensed construction.
Ships in the class +Ships in the className Pennant No. Date of Launch Previous Name Date of Commission Date of Commission (in Indian Navy) Homeport Status Yard # B-561/1 12 April 1990 M.V.Harshvardhan 5 June 1991 April 1998 Mumbai Active Yard # B-561/2 5 October 1990 M.V.Nancowry 31 March 1992 April 2000 Active
The INS Andamans should not be confused with , the Petya-class frigate that was lost in the Bay of Bengal in 1990 during a naval exercise which were designated as s due to their small size.
See also List of active Indian Navy ships
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