20 November 2012

News Story: Russian-Built Frigate Left for India


INS Teg, sister ship to INS Tarkash
Frigate INS Tarkash built by Yantar shipyard (Kaliningrad, Russia) left the yard for India. 

Being officially handed over to Indian Navy on Nov 9, frigate INS Tarkash (F46) left Yantar shipyard on Nov 14 and headed for Baltiysk port. There the Indian ship replenished all supplies needed for long-range cruise and laid a course for Mumbai on Saturday, Nov 17. 

"Except for the crew, there is an aftersales service team onboard the ship. They are representatives of the shipyard and contracting companies manufactured arms and equipment", reports ITAR-TASS referring to the shipyard's press service.


Read the full story at RusNavy