The Balram class of

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s is a series of service watercraft built by

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for the

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. 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 . They are also fitted with three monitors for fire fighting. INS Bajrang and INS Balram are stationed at

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.''The Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World: Their Ships, Aircraft, and Systems'' By Eric Wertheim

Ships of the class

Specifications

*Gross tonnage: 216 ton *DWT: 35 tons *Length: 29.7 m *Width: 9.7 m *Draught: 4.3 meters *Crew: 12 total *Speed:

References

*{{India-mil-stub Ships of the Indian Navy Auxiliary ships of the Indian Navy Tugs of the Indian Navy Auxiliary tugboat classes

Ships of the class

Specifications

See also

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