Launch of 25T Bollard Pull Tug 'Mahabali' at M/s Shaft Shipyard Pvt. Ltd., Bharuch, Gujarat
Appointment
The 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug, 'Mahabali' was launched on 28 October 2023 at M/s Shaft Shipyard Pvt Ltd, Bharuch, Gujarat by CMDE Sunil Kaushik, NM, WPS (MBI). This tug is the proud flag bearer of the "Make in India" initiative of the Ministry of Defence. In line with the "Atmanirbhar Bharat" initiative of the Government of India, a contract has been signed with M/s Shaft Shipyard Pvt. Ltd. (SSPL), an MSME, for the construction and delivery of three 25t BP tugs. The contract was concluded. These tugs are built under the classification rules of the Indian Shipping Register (IRS). The availability of the tug will accelerate IN's operational commitments by facilitating assistance to naval ships and submarines during berthing and un-berthing, turning and maneuvering in confined waters. The tugs will also provide firefighting support alongside ships and at anchorages, and will have the capability to conduct limited search and rescue operations.
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