About the Mahabali Tug:
- It is a 25-ton Bollard Pull (BP) Tug.
- This vessel, a creation of Shoft Shipyard located in Bharuch, Gujarat, is one of three such tugs commissioned as part of a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Defence and the Shipyard.
- It has been constructed in accordance with the classification rules set forth by the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).
- It will assume a crucial role in aiding naval ships and submarines during berthing and unberthing operations, as well as in navigating through confined waters.
- It is equipped to enhance firefighting capabilities for ships both alongside and at anchorage.
- It is also outfitted for limited Search and Rescue Operations.
Key Facts about the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS):
- Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) is an international ship classification society providing ship classification and certification as well as technical inspection services.
- The not for profit entity was founded in 1975.
- It is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), which represents classification societies worldwide.
- IRClass Systems and Solutions Ltd. (ISSPL) is an organisation promoted by the IRS and was set up in 2014.
- The two companies, IRS and ISSPL, form the brand IRCLASS, which provides survey, inspection, and certification services to the maritime and industrial sectors.
- IRCLASS is committed to promoting safe and environmentally friendly engineering practises through its services to the business community.
