25T Bollard Pull Tug Mahabali has been delivered to Indian Navy on 02 Feb 2024 in presence of Rear Admiral Subir Mukherjee ASY Kochi. The Tug is a proud flag bearer of Make in India initiative of GoI. Contract for construction and delivery of three 25T BP Tugs was concluded with M/s Shoft Shipyard Pvt Ltd, an MSME, in consonance with Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative of GoI. These Tugs are being built under the classification rules of 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 fire fighting assistance to ships alongside and at anchorage. They will also have capability to conduct limited SAR Operations.
