INS Hamla (Logistics Training Establishment)
Name of Establishment, Location, Address and Nearest Railway station
| Name | Location | Address | Phone | Railway station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INS Hamla | North western part of Mumbai | INS Hamla, Marve, Malad (West), Mumbai 400 064 | (0091) 22-28824864 | lifeline@bom2.vsnl.net.in | Malad on the western railway line for suburban trains and Dadar for main line trains |
Climate and Altitude
| Altitude | Climate | Monsoon | Annual rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea level | Hot and sultry throughout the year, except during December and January, when it is cool | Heavy during June and August | Approximately 210 cms |
Connectivity
| Road | Rail | Air |
|---|---|---|
| Well connected to all parts of the country | Well connected to all parts of the country | Both domestic and International flights operate from Mumbai |
Clothing and Bedding
| Clothing | Bedding |
|---|---|
| Tropical clothing is worn through out the year. A light pullover is useful from December to February | Trainees are to possess their own bedding, blankets, mosquito nets, bed sheets and pillows. These can also be purchased locally |
Accommodation
| Officers | Sailors |
|---|---|
| Officers' mess | Cabins/dormitories according to rank |
Domestic Help
Officers accommodated in the mess are provided with civilian bearers.
Recreation
| Swimming Pool | Sports | TV/Cinema |
|---|---|---|
| The establishment has a swimming pool | Facilities for indoor/outdoor games are available in the establishment | Facility exists for viewing satellite channels on TV. A cinema hall exists within the establishment |
Arms/Ammunition
Trainees are not permitted to bring/hold private arms/ammunition.
Animals/Pets
Trainees are not permitted to keep animals/pets.
Hotels and Restaurants
A number of hotels and restaurants are situated at Malad.
Transport
Buses are available to proceed to Malad where taxis and local trains are available as public transport.
Medical Facilities
| Internal | External |
|---|---|
| Base sick bay | In patient treatment is provided in the Naval hospital INHS Asvini, which is situated at a distance of 46 kms from the establishment |
School for Children
| Internal | External |
|---|---|
| KG school | Number of schools, with English as a medium of instructions are located within a radius of 5 kms |
Library
The unit has a well stocked library.
