Induction ceremony for fifth 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug Ojas was held on 27 Jun 25 at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam in presence of Cmde Chetan Kumar Singh, GM (Tech), Naval Dockyard (Visakhapatnam) as the Chief Guest.
This Tug is a part of the contract for construction of six 25T BP Tugs concluded with M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata on 12 Nov 21. The Shipyard has indigenously designed and built these tugs in accordance with relevant Naval rules and regulations of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).
These Tugs are utilised by Indian Navy to provide assistance to Naval Ships and Submarines during berthing/ un-berthing and manoeuvring in confined waters. These Tugs will provide afloat firefighting support to ships alongside or at anchorage and also have the capability to conduct limited Search and Rescue Operations. These Tugs are proud flag bearers of Make in India and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives of Government of India.