Ministry of Defence of the Republic of India

11/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/18/2024 01:42

LAUNCHING OF 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG YUVAN

Ministry of Defence

LAUNCHING OF 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG YUVAN

Posted On: 17 NOV 2024 9:00PM by PIB Delhi

The contract for construction and delivery of six 25T BP Tugs was concluded with M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (M/s TRSL), in consonance with 'Make in India' and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative of the Government of India. The Tugs are being built under the classification rules of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS). M/s TRSL, Kolkata has commenced the delivery of these Tugs progressively for operations by the Indian Navy. These Tugs will be operated by the Indian Navy at the Andaman and Nicobar Command and Eastern Naval Command.

Cmde Ceasar Basu, Group Commander NCC, Kolkatapresided over the ceremony for launching of the fourth Tug (Yuvan) of the series and keel laying of the fifth and sixth Tugs (Ojas and Sabal) on 17 Nov 24 at M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited, Kolkata. These Tugs will be delivered to the Indian Navy in 2025.

The 25T BP Tugs will provide assistance to Naval ships and submarines during berthing, un-berthing, turning and manoeuvring in confined waters thereby aiding operations of the IN platforms directly. The Tugs will also provide afloat firefighting support to IN platforms alongside and at anchorage besides having the capability to conduct limited Search and Rescue Operations.

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