MilitaryINS Balshil
Ocean Tugconfirmed
INS Balshil (Literally in Strong) is a Bhim-class tugboat currently in service with the Indian Navy. The ship was delivered to the Indian Navy ahead of schedule. INS Balshil enhances the capability of the yard in berthing bigger ships of the Indian Navy. The tugboat also has capacity to carry cargo.
Specifications
| Type | Ocean Tug |
| Manufacturer | M/s Tebma Shipyard, Chennai |
| Introduced | 2004 |
| Status | In service |
| Length | 28.5 m |
| Speed | 12 kn |
| Crew | 13 |
| Displacement | 25 t |
| Main armament | None |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | confirmed |
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