25T Bollard Pull Tug Mahabali was launched by Cmde Sunil Kaushik, WPS(Mbi) on 28 Oct 2023 at M/s Shoft Shipyard Pvt Ltd, Bharuch, Gujarat. The Tug is proud flag bearer of Make in India initiative of MoD. Contract for construction and delivery of three 25T BP Tugs was concluded with M/s Shoft Shipyard Pvt Ltd (SSPL), an MSME, in consonance with Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative of GoI. These Tugs are built under classification rules of Indian Register of Shipping IRS. The availability of Tugs will provide impetus to Operational commitments of IN 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, they will have capability to conduct limited SAR Operations.
