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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).

Tug Ships:

These are small but powerful vessels, built to pull, push or guide large ships, submarines etc. These are also called "Tug Boats".

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.
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