The Bhishm class of tugboats are a series of six bollard pull tugboats being built by Titagarh Shipyard near Kolkata, for the Indian Navy.
History The contract for the construction of 6 bollard pull tugboats was signed on 12 November 2021 by Titagarh Shipyard and the Indian Navy (IN) at . 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. 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.
Ships in the class Ship name Yard number Keel layingLaunch date Induction date Home portINS Bhishm 335 27 October 2022 14 January 2024 INS Bahubali 336 12 March 2024 INS Ashva 337 3 March 20233 October 2024 INS Yuvan 338 12 March 2024 26 March 2025VisakhapatnamINS Ojas 339 2 April 2025 27 June 2025INS Sabal 340 27 May 2025
See also Tugboats of the Indian Navy
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