- This tug is a proud flag bearer of the “Make in India” initiative of the Ministry of Defence. The contract for the construction and delivery of three 25T BP Tugs was concluded with M/s Shoft Shipyard Pvt Ltd (SSPL), an MSME, in consonance with the “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” initiative of the Government of India.
- These tugs are built under the classification rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).
- The availability of these tugs will provide impetus to operational commitments of the Indian Navy by facilitating assistance to naval ships and submarines during berthing and un-berthing, turning and manoeuvring in confined waters.
- The tugs will also provide afloat firefighting assistance to ships alongside, and at anchorage, and will have the capability to conduct limited Search and Rescue Operations.
Question:
Q.1 Where was the 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug, ‘Mahabali’ launched?a. Shoft Shipyard Pvt Ltd, Bharuch, Gujarat
b. Goa Shipyard Ltd, Goa
c. Cochin Shipyard Ltd, Kochi
d. Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, Visakhapatnam
