INS Brahmaputra (F31)

INS Brahmaputra (F31) is the lead ship of her class of guided missile frigates of the Indian Navy. She was built at the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkatta.

The design and construction of the ship is entirely Indian, and is a modification of the Godavari class of frigates. It is fitted with an array of modern sensor suites and matching weapon systems. INS Brahmaputra was commissioned on April 14, 2000 by Captain Pradeep 'Billoo' Chauhan, VSM.

Presently commanded by Captain Philipose G Pynumootil, this 3,600-tonne ship is long and can easily do speeds up to 30 knots. She operates the Westland Sea King helicopter and the MATCH (Multi Role Anti Submarine Torpedo Carrying Helicopter) helicopter, which is an ASW variant of the Chetak helicopter.

The Brahmaputra is the second ship of the Indian Navy named for the River Brahmaputra. The first vessel of the name was a Type 41, Leopard class frigate that was commissioned in 1958. The symbol of the INS Brahmaputra is 'The Raging Rhino', for the one-horned rhino native to the Brahamaputra valley.

Operations

Operation Sukoon

In July 2006, INS Brahmaputra was a part of Task Force 54 on its return to India from the Mediterranean, when it was turned back to assist in Operation Sukoon. This was the evacuation of Indian, Sri Lankan and Nepalese citizens from Beirut along with three other Indian Naval ships recently aided the evacuation ...
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