Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited (HooghlyCSL) has successfully launched the fourth 40-tonne bollard pull Azimuthing Stern Drive (ASD) tug being built for Industrial Handling Pvt. Ltd.
The tug is designed to deliver a bollard pull of 40 tonnes at 90% Maximum Continuous Rating (MCR). The successful launch marks another milestone in the shipyard’s ongoing vessel construction programme and brings the tug one step closer to delivery.
The achievement highlights HooghlyCSL’s shipbuilding capabilities, technical expertise and commitment to delivering specialised vessels for the maritime industry. It also reflects the coordinated efforts of the shipyard’s workforce in advancing vessel construction and supporting the growth of India’s domestic shipbuilding sector.