According to information published by the Indian government on June 10, 2022, the keel for all three 25T Bollard Pull Tugs (Yard 305 - Mahabali, Yard 306 - Baljeet & Yard 307 - Bajrang) was laid by Cmde Sunil Kaushik, Warship Production Superintendent (Mumbai) at M/s Shoft Shipyard Pvt Ltd, Bharuch, Gujarat.
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Keel laying ceremony for the Bollard Pull Tugs, India. (Picture source: Indian government)
These tugs are being built with a service life of 30 years. The tugs will be capable of assisting naval ships and submarines in berthing, un-berthing, and manoeuvering in confined waters.
The tugs will also provide afloat firefighting assistance to ships alongside & at anchorage and will have the capability for limited Search and Rescue Operations.
SHOFT is a private shipyard located in Gujarat, the state with the longest coastline in India, and is Head Quartered in Thane (Mumbai).
The Indian company is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities required for building sophisticated vessels and has built a variety of ships across various segments such as Defence & Security, Offshore, Port Operations, Dredging, Cargo carriers, Inland and Coastal, and some special projects.
