Hindustan Shipyard Limited signs agreement with VPA for 60 ton Bollard Pull Tug

New Delhi: Visakhapatnam Port and Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), signed a contract agreement on Wednesday for the design and construction of a 60-ton Bollard Pull Tug. The agreement signing was executed by Capt. T. Srinivas, Deputy Conservator of the Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA), and Cmde Girideep Singh (IN Retd), Director of Ship Building at HSL. The newly commissioned tug is expected to be completed within 18 months from the signing date.

This state-of-the-art vessel will adhere to stringent safety standards and is designed to facilitate the efficient movement of ships into the harbour. 

The addition of this tug is anticipated to enhance cargo throughput at Visakhapatnam Port, thereby improving operational efficiency. 
 

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