New Delhi, December 27 (IANS). Karan Adani, Managing Director, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) on Friday said the purchase of eight state-of-the-art harbor tugs, with a total contract value of Rs 450 crore, strengthens our commitment towards self-reliance.
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Karan Adani wrote in the post, “8 state-of-the-art tugs worth Rs 450 crore will increase our fleet to 152. This record order strengthens our commitment towards self-reliance while adhering to international standards of safety and efficiency in the maritime sector. “
According to the company, delivery of these tugs is expected in December 2026 and will continue till May 2028, thereby improving the efficiency and safety of vessel operations in Indian ports.
Earlier, APSEZ had awarded the contract to Cochin Shipyard Limited for the construction of two, 62-tonne Bollard Pull ASD (Azimuthing Stern Drive) tugs for Ocean Sparkle Limited, both of which were delivered ahead of schedule and were deployed at Paradip Port and New Deployed at Mangalore Port.
The company said three additional ASD tugs are currently under construction, bringing the total order to 13 tugs, which are intended to provide a young fleet for efficient and reliable services in the port area.
According to India’s largest integrated transport utility company, “This initiative underlines the importance of sustainable practices in shipbuilding and reinforces the strategic importance of the maritime industry in India’s economic development.”
Adani Ports is the largest port developer and operator in India, with 7 strategically located ports and terminals on the west coast. Additionally, 8 ports and terminals are on the east coast, which together represent 27 percent of the country’s port volume.
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