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Source- This post on the Launch of Third 25T Bollard Pull Tug, Ashva has been created based on the article “LAUNCH OF 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG, ASHVA (YARD 337)” published in “PIB” on 3rd October 2024.
Why in the news?
The Third 25T Bollard Pull Tug Ashva was launched on 03 October 2024.
About the Ashwa
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| About | Description |
| About | 1. The third 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug, named *Ashva* (Yard 337), was launched on 03 October 2024 by Cmde Ajay Yadav, Naval Officer-in-Charge (West Bengal) in Kolkata. 2. Ashva is a representation of the Government of India’s “Make in India” initiative. 3. The tug was built in accordance with the classification rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS). |
| Launched By | Cmde Ajay Yadav, NOIC (West Bengal) |
| Key Features of Ashva (Yard 337) | 1. Tug Name: Ashva (Yard 337) 2. Bollard Pull Capacity: 25T 3. It supports berthing, un-berthing, turning, and maneuvering in confined waters. 4. It assists ships docked alongside and at anchorage. 5. It is also equipped for limited rescue operations. |
| Significance | The availability of these tugs will enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy, aiding in critical tasks and improving maritime support infrastructure. |
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