Udupi Cochin Shipyard Ltd. (UCSL), a subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard Ltd., has launched the first of three high-performance tugs with a bollard pull of 70 tonnes for Ocean Sparkle Ltd., a member of the Adani Ports and SEZ Group. The launch occurred at UCSL’s facility in Udupi, attended by MP Kota Srinivas Poojary, who praised the shipyard’s contributions to India’s self-reliance in shipbuilding and the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
Designed by Canada’s Robert Allan Ltd., the tug measures 33 meters and features twin 1,838 kW engines along with 2.7-meter Niigata IHI propellers, providing outstanding maneuverability and towing capability. UCSL is also building eight additional tugs for Ocean Sparkle and has recently delivered two 70-tonne bollard pull tugs to Polestar Maritime in 2024.
Additionally, UCSL is constructing general cargo and dry cargo vessels for Norway-based Wilson ASA, with two already delivered. These projects align with the Government of India’s Approved Standard Tug Design and Specifications (ASTDS) program, aimed at enhancing indigenous shipbuilding capacity and maritime infrastructure.
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