25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug, Mahabali was delivered to the Indian Navy on 02 Feb 24 in the presence of Rear Admiral Subir Mukherjee, NM, ASY(Kochi). This Tug is a proud flag bearer of “Make in India” initiative of Govt of India.
Contract for construction and delivery of three 25T BP Tugs was concluded with M/s Shoft Shipyard Pvt Ltd (M/s SSPL), an MSME, in consonance with the “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” initiative of the Government of India. These Tugs are being built under the classification rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS). The availability of Tugs will provide impetus to the Operational commitments of IN by facilitating assistance to Naval ships and submarines during berthing and un-berthing, turning and maneuvering in confined waters. The Tugs will also provide afloat firefighting assistance to ships alongside, at anchorage, and will also have the capability to conduct limited Search and Rescue Operations.