Article Posted on : - Apr 03, 2025

Launching of fifth 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug Ojas was held on 31 Mar 25 at M/s TRSL, Kolkata. Photo: PIB

NEW DELHI (BNS): The fifth 25T Bollard Pull (BP) 'Tug Ojas' for the Indian Navy was launched on 31 Mar 25 at M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited Kolkata, in the presence of Cmde Sanjay Kumar, President SSB, Kolkata, as Chief Guest.

The Tugs are a part of the contract for construction of six (06) 25T BP Tugs concluded with M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata on 12 Nov 21, according to a PIB release.

The 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 four 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 firefighting support to ships alongside or at anchorage and will also have the capability to conduct limited Search and Rescue Operations.

These Tugs are proud flag bearers of 'Make in India' and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiatives of Government of India.