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LAUNCH OF 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG, BHISHM AT M/s TITAGARH RAIL SYSTEMS LTD, KOLKATA
By PIB Delhi
25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug, Bhishm was launched by Cmde S Sreekumar, Warship Production Superintendent (Kolkata) on 14 Jan 24 at M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (M/s TRSL), Kolkata. This Tug is a proud flag bearer of the “Make in India” initiative of Govt of India.
The contract for construction and delivery of six 25T BP Tugs was concluded with M/s TRSL, Kolkata 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.TugBhishmQPSX.jpg)
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