Balram class tugboat

The Balram class of tugboats is a series of service watercraft built by Goa Shipyard Limited for the Indian navy. Each tug in the class has a rated capacity of 20 tonnes bollard pull. They are powered by twin Kirloskar SEMT-Pielistick (8PA4 V200) of total 3,200 hp (2,400 kW). They are also fitted with three monitors for fire fighting. INS Bajrang and INS Balram are stationed at Mumbai.[1]

Ships of the class

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Balram class tugboat
INS Balram
Yard no[2] Name Delivery date IMO number
1131 INS Balram 28 December 1988 8835762[3]
1162 INS Bajrang 15 January 1991 8814859[4]

Specifications

See also

References

  1. 1 2 The Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World: Their Ships, Aircraft, and Systems By Eric Wertheim
  2. ↑ http://www.goashipyard.co.in/products_history.aspx
  3. ↑ http://maritime-connector.com/ship/balram-8835762
  4. ↑ http://maritime-connector.com/ship/bajarang-8814859/
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