25T Bollard Pull Tug Ashwa (Yard 337)

Why in News? 

The third 25T Bollard Pull Tug Ashwa (Yard 337) was inducted at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.

Key Points:

• These tugs are part of the construction contract for six (06) 25T BP tugs concluded with M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata on 12 November 2021.
• Two of these tugs have been successfully delivered by the shipyard so far.
• This tug is indigenously designed.
• It has been constructed in accordance with the relevant Naval rules and regulations of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).

25T Bollard Pull Tug 'Ashwa' (Yard 337):

• Manufacture: Built by Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL).
• Features: 25T Bollard Pull Capacity, helps in berthing, un-berthing, turning and manoeuvring of ships.
• Use: To provide support to Indian Naval ships and submarines.
• Additional Capacity: Capable of fire support and limited search and rescue operations.
• Significance: Symbol of 'Make in India' initiative.

Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL):

• It is a leading rail and defence manufacturing company based in Kolkata.
• It manufactures freight wagons, metro coaches, passenger trains, navigation and security systems.
• This company is manufacturing coaches for Vande Bharat trains and Pune Metro under the 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.
• Apart from this, it is also manufacturing ships and tug boats for the Indian Navy and Coast Guard.