♦ Indian Navy launched 25T Bollard Pull Tug, named 'Mahabali' at M/s Shoft Shipyard Pvt Ltd, Bharuch, Gujarat.

♦ This is one of three such tugs commissioned as part of a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Defence and the Shipyard.

♦ These Tugs are built under the classification rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).

♦ The Tugs will also provide afloat firefighting assistance to ships alongside, and at anchorage, and will have capability to conduct limited Search and Rescue Operations.