INS Balshil

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NameINS Balshil
BuilderM/s Tebma Shipyard, Chennai
Commissioned23 August 2004
Statusin active service
General characteristics
Class and typeBhim-class tugboat
Displacement25 tons
Length28.5 m (94 ft)
Beam9.5 m (31 ft)
Draft2.8 m (9.2 ft)
Propulsion2 x Cummins KTA38M2 main engines; V-12 cylinder, 2,400 hp, stainless propellers
Speed12 knots (22 km/h)
Complement13
ArmamentNone
NotesCargo capacity: 25 tons of fuel, 12 tons of water or 2 tons of lube oil

INS Balshil (Literally in Strong) [1] 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.

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