25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug Bhishm was launched by Cmde S Sreekumar, Warship Production Superintendent Kolkata on 14 Jan 2024 at M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd TRSL, Kolkata. This Tug is a proud flag bearer of Make in India initiative of GoI. Contract for construction and delivery of six 25T BP Tugs was concluded with M/s TRSL, Kolkata in consonance with Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative of GoI. These Tugs are being 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, at anchorage and will also have capability to conduct limited SAR Operations.
