INS ''Balshil'' (Literally in ''Strong'')
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tugboat
A tugboat or tug is a marine vessel that manoeuvres other vessels by pushing or pulling them, with direct contact or a tow line. These boats typically tug ships in circumstances where they cannot or should not move under their own power, su ...
currently in service with the
Indian Navy
The Indian Navy is the maritime branch of the Indian Armed Forces. The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Navy. The Chief of Naval Staff, a four-star admiral, commands the navy. As a blue-water navy, it operates sig ...
. 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.
See also
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Tugboats of the Indian Navy
References
Sainik Samachar - Balshil joins Navy- Retrieved on 2009-04-27.
- Retrieved on 2009-05-05.
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2004 ships
Balshil
Tugs of the Indian Navy