Kangan-class ship


The Kangan is a class of auxiliary water tanker operated by the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy. The class includes two pairs of ships built by the Mazagon Dock during 1978–1979 and 1991–1992.

Ships in the class

Known ships in commission the class are:
ShipNamesakePennant numberCompletedStatus
Kangan Bandar Kangan4111978In service
Taheri Bandar Taheri4121979In service
Shahid Marjani1991
Amir1992

According to the Jane's Fighting Ships, it is unknown whether the second pair including Shahid Marjani and Amir are in naval service and the source comments that the two may be in civilian use. However, International Institute of Strategic Studies reports indicate that all four are in military use.