Balram-class tugboat
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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
[edit]| External image | |
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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
[edit]- Gross tonnage: 216 ton[1]
- DWT: 35 tons
- Length: 29.7 m
- Width: 9.7 m
- Draught: 4.3 meters
- Crew: 12 total
- Speed: 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b The Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World: Their Ships, Aircraft, and Systems By Eric Wertheim
- ^ "Product History : Goa Shipyard". Archived from the original on 6 July 2016. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
- ^ Balrammaritime-connector.com Archived 4 July 2017 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Bajrangmaritime-connector.com Archived 20 June 2017 at the Wayback Machine
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