Bhishm-class tugboat

Class overview
NameBhishm class
BuildersTitagarh Shipyard
Operators Indian Navy
On order6
Building4
Completed3
Cancelled0
General characteristics
TypeTugboat

The Bhishm class of tugboats are a series of six 25 t (25 long tons) bollard pull tugboats being built by Titagarh Shipyard near Kolkata, for the Indian Navy.

History

The contract for the construction of 6 25 t (25 long tons) bollard pull tugboats was signed on 12 November 2021 by Titagarh Shipyard and the Indian Navy (IN) at ₹169.5 crore (equivalent to ₹190 crore or US$23 million in 2023). The tugboat features a high indigenous content. Secondary roles of the tugboat also includes providing firefighting services to ships at harbour and limited search and rescue operations while at anchor.[1] The presence of tugs will support IN's operational responsibilities by making it easier for naval vessels and submarines to berth and unberth, turn, and manoeuvre in restricted waters.[2][3]

Ships in the class

Ship name Yard number Keel laying Launch date Delivery date Home port
INS Bhishm 335 27 October 2022[1] 14 January 2024[4]
INS Bahubali 336 12 March 2024[5]
INS Ashva 337 3 March 2023[6] 3 October 2024[2]
INS Yuvan 338 12 March 2024[5]
339
340

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Keel Laying of First and Second 25t Bollard Pull Tugs". Press Information Bureau. 27 October 2022. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b "LAUNCH OF 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG, ASHVA (YARD 337)". Press Information Bureau. 3 October 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  3. ^ forceindia (17 March 2024). "Titagarh Rail Systems Launches Second 25T Bollard Pull Tug for Indian Navy -". Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  4. ^ "LAUNCH OF 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG, BHISHM AT M/s TITAGARH RAIL SYSTEMS LTD, KOLKATA". Press Information Bureau. 14 January 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  5. ^ a b "LAUNCH AND KEEL LAYING OF 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG BAHUBALI AND YUVAN AT M/s TITAGARH RAIL SYSTEMS LIMITED, KOLKATA". Press Information Bureau. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Keel Laid for Third of Six New Indian Navy 25T Bollard Pull Tugs". SeaWaves Magazine. Retrieved 4 October 2024.