LAUNCH OF 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG ‘MAHABALI’

• Recently, the Indian Navy commissioned the Mahabali Tug at Shoft Shipyard Pvt. Ltd., Gujarat.

Mahabali Tug

• India has launched the 25 ton Bollard Pull Tug named “Mahabali".
• The tug is indigenously developed by Shoft Shipyard located in Bharuch, Gujarat.

Features of the Tug

• It is one of three such tugs commissioned by India.
• It is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Defence and the Shipyard.
• It is within the classification rules set forth by the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).

Significance of the Tug

• It will aid naval ships and submarines during berthing and unberthing operations,
• It will help marine vessels in navigating through confined waters.
• It is equipped to enhance firefighting capabilities for ships.
• It can aid in limited Search and Rescue Operations.

Prelims Takeaway

• Mahabali Tug
• Indian Register of Shipping
• Bollard Pull tug