NewzVille Desk
In presence of Cmde Rajeev John, General Manager (Refit) as the Chief Guest, Induction Ceremony for fourth 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug Yuvan was held on 26 Mar 2025 at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.
These Tugs are a part of the contract for construction of six 25T BP Tugs concluded with Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata on 12 Nov 2021.
These Tugs have been indigenously designed and built in accordance with the relevant Naval Rules and Regulation of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).
The Shipyard had successfully delivered three of these Tugs which are being 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 fire-fighting support to ships alongside or at anchorage and will also have the capability to conduct limited Search and Rescue (SAR) Operations.