LAUNCHING OF 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG

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LAUNCHING OF 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG 

Why in news?

• The contract for construction and delivery of six 25T BP Tugs was concluded with M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (M/s TRSL), in consonance with ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative of the Government of India. 

What is Bollard pull Tug?

• Bollard pull is a measurement of a ship's towing power, or the force it exerts on a bollard while at zero speed. 
• It's a common way to measure the performance of tugs, which are ships that assist other ship.

Important points:

• The Tugs are being built under the classification rules of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS). M/s TRSL, Kolkata has commenced the delivery of these Tugs progressively for operations by the Indian Navy. 
• These Tugs will be operated by the Indian Navy at the Andaman and Nicobar Command and Eastern Naval Command.
• These Tugs will be delivered to the Indian Navy in 2025.

Significance:

• The 25T BP Tugs will provide assistance to Naval ships and submarines during berthing, un-berthing, turning and manoeuvring in confined waters thereby aiding operations of the IN platforms directly. 
• The Tugs will alsoprovide afloat firefighting supportto platforms alongside and at anchorage besides having the capability to conduct limited Search and Rescue Operations.