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
| 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
- 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
References
INS Balram 
