The Kangan () is a class of auxiliary water tanker (AWT) 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: Ship Namesake Pennant number Completed Status Kangan () Bandar Kangan 411 1978 In service Taheri () Bandar Taheri 412 1979 In service Shahid Marjani 1991 Amir 1992 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 (IISS) reports indicate that all four are in military use.

See also

List of tankers List of naval ship classes of Iran List of naval ship classes in service

References

External links Kangan AWT at GlobalSecurity.org