Induction ceremony for third 25T Bollard Pull Tug Ashva was held on 12 February 2025 at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam ENC in presence of Rear Admiral K Srinivas, ASD(V) as the Chief Guest. These Tugs are a part of the contract for construction of six 25T BP Tugs concluded with M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited TRSL, Kolkata on 12 November 2021. These Tugs have been indigenously designed and built in accordance with relevant Naval Rules and Regulation of Indian Register of Shipping IRS. The Shipyard had successfully delivered two of these Tugs which are utilised by Indian Navy to provide assistance to Naval ships and submarines during berthing, un-berthing and manoeuvring in confined waters. The Tugs will also provide afloat fire fighting support to ships alongside or at anchorage and will also have the capability to conduct limited Search and Rescue SAR Operations. These Tugs are proud flag bearers of MakeinIndia and AatmanirbharBharat initiatives of Government of India GoI.
