INS Bitra

INS Bitra (T66) the 2nd ship of Bangaram-class patrol vessel of the Indian Navy is designed for interdiction against fast moving surface vessels and for search-and-rescue operations in coastal areas and in the exclusive economic zone. Named after Bitra island in Lakshadweep, the vessel was designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers. The diesel generators on board are supplied by Cummins India. The electronic equipment on board including satellite communication and global positioning systems is from Bharat Electronics Limited, ECIL and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Rear Admiral Sanjay Vadgaokar commissioned the fast attack ship in Vasco da Gama, Goa on 28 March 2006.

Operations
In Dec 2016 INS Bitra was operationally deployed in the rescue of 800 tourist alongside INS Bangaram, INS Kumbhir (L22) and LCU 38 from the Havelock Island and ferried them to Port Blair as a result of severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal.

In Feb 2016 the warship alongside INS Saryu visited Yangon in Myanmar on a official port visit.