Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited launches he first in series ASTDS compliant 62T BP Tug for Ocean Sparkle
Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard Company has launched the first in series ASTDS compliant 62T BP Tug for Ocean Sparkle, an Adani Group company in the presence of Mr. Madhu Nair, Chairman & Managing Director of Cochin Shipyard Limited and other senior officials of the company.
Tug built with approved standard Tug Design & Specifications; a groundbreaking initiative driven by the Government of India.
The 62T bollard pull Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) tugs are primarily intended for harbor towing & ship assist in the Indian ports. firefighting & coastal towing are also assigned as secondary roles.
The main particulars of the vessel include a length overall (LOA) of 33.00 meters (excluding fenders), breadth moulded of 11.9 metres, and depth moulded of 5.40 meters. The vessel has an international gross tonnage of less than 500 GT and will accommodate a crew of up to 12 persons.
Adani Harbour Services Limited & Ocean Sparkle Limited own over 100 tugs and are the largest tug owners and operators in the country.
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