Bhishm-class tugboat
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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Bhishm class |
| Builders | Titagarh Shipyard |
| Operators |  Indian Navy |
| On order | 6 |
| Building | 4 |
| Completed | 3 |
| Active | 2 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | General PourposeTugboat |
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.
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$22 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]
