{"id":312213,"date":"2024-10-04T22:04:20","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T16:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=312213"},"modified":"2024-10-04T22:04:20","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T16:34:20","slug":"launch-of-third-25t-bollard-pull-tug-ashva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/launch-of-third-25t-bollard-pull-tug-ashva\/","title":{"rendered":"Launch of Third 25T Bollard Pull Tug, Ashva"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Source- This post on the <strong>Launch of Third 25T Bollard Pull Tug, Ashva<\/strong>\u00a0has been created based on the article\u00a0<strong>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2061609\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LAUNCH OF 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG, ASHVA (YARD 337)<\/a>\u201d<\/strong> published in \u201cPIB\u201d on 3rd October 2024.<\/p>\n<div class=\"content user-select-text\" role=\"heading\" aria-label=\"Sent by Copilot: The **Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS)** is currently underway at the **Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan** in Delhi. This four-day event brings together experts from India and abroad to address pressing concerns related to plastic waste management, recycling, and sustainability. The conference aims to promote circularity and discuss innovative solutions for a more sustainable future. Notable attendees include Secretary of the Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, **Smt. Nivedita Shukla Verma**, and Joint Secretary of the Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, **Smt. Mercy Epao**[^1^] [^3^]. Topics covered include advances in biodegradable plastics, circular economy principles in waste management, and policy frameworks affecting plastics use and recycling[^2^]. Let me know if you need more information! \ud83d\ude0a\">\n<div class=\"ac-container ac-adaptiveCard has-image\">\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<h2>Why in the news?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Third 25T Bollard Pull Tug Ashva was launched on 03 October 2024.<\/p>\n<h2>About the Ashwa<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 416px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/1%289%2992QA.jpg?resize=416%2C312&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"25T BOLLARD PULL TUG, ASHVA (YARD 337)\" width=\"416\" height=\"312\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: PIB<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0188%;\"><strong>About\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 82.9812%;\"><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0188%;\">About<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 82.9812%;\">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.<br \/>\n2. Ashva is a representation of the Government of India&#8217;s \u201cMake in India\u201d initiative.<br \/>\n3. The tug was built in accordance with the classification rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0188%;\">Launched By<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 82.9812%;\">Cmde Ajay Yadav, NOIC (West Bengal)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0188%;\">Key Features of Ashva (Yard 337)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 82.9812%;\">1. Tug Name: Ashva (Yard 337)<br \/>\n2. Bollard Pull Capacity: 25T<br \/>\n3.\u00a0It supports berthing, un-berthing, turning, and maneuvering in confined waters.<br \/>\n4. It assists ships docked alongside and at anchorage.<br \/>\n5. It is also equipped for limited rescue operations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0188%;\">Significance<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 82.9812%;\">The availability of these tugs will enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy, aiding in critical tasks and improving maritime support infrastructure.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>UPSC Syllabus: Science and technology (Defence)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Source- This post on the Launch of Third 25T Bollard Pull Tug, Ashva\u00a0has been created based on the article\u00a0\u201cLAUNCH OF 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG, ASHVA (YARD 337)\u201d published in \u201cPIB\u201d on 3rd October 2024. Why in the news? The Third 25T Bollard Pull Tug Ashva was launched on 03 October 2024. 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