Bangaram-class patrol vessel explained

The Bangaram-class patrol vessels of the Indian Navy are designed for interdiction against fast moving surface vessels and for search-and-rescue operations in coastal areas and in the exclusive economic zone. They are named after Bangaram in Lakshadweep.

The vessels are designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers. The diesel generators on board are supplied by Cummins India. The electronic equipment on board is from Bharat Electronics Limited, ECIL and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

Ships of the class

NamePennantLaunchedCommissionedStatusHomeport
T65 11 December 2004 10 February 2006 Active
T66 14 December 2004 28 March 2006 Active
T67 28 June 2005 31 July 2006 Active
T68 6 August 2005 12 September 2006 Active

See also