Indian-GRAPEVINE-Logo
  • Home
  • Politics
    Indian-GRAPEVINE-sarbananda-sonowal-leads-tiranga-yatra-in-dibrugarh-and-tinsukia-hails-operation-sindoor-as-decisive

    *Sarbananda Sonowal leads ‘Tiranga Yatra’ in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia; hails Operation Sindoor as ‘Decisive & Massive Victory’ over Pakistan and Terrorism*

    Indian-GRAPEVINE-bhupender-yadav-union-minister-of-environment-forest--climate-change-to-nepal-may-15-17-2025

    Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, to Nepal (May 15-17, 2025)

    Indian-GRAPEVINE--qcos-have-earned-industry-support-because-they-have-helped-indian-manufacturers-access-global-marke

    QCOs have earned industry support because they have helped Indian manufacturers access global markets: Piyush Goyal

    Indian-GRAPEVINE-prime-minister-greets-the-people-of-sikkim-on-50th-anniversary-of-sikkims-statehood

    Prime Minister greets the people of Sikkim on 50th anniversary of Sikkim’s statehood

    Indian-GRAPEVINE-vaishakha-buddha-purnima-2025-celebrated-with-grandeur-at-ambedkar-international-centre-new-delhi

    Vaishakha Buddha Purnima 2025 Celebrated with Grandeur at Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi

  • Bureaucracy
    Indian-GRAPEVINE-nbcc-successfully-conducted-e-auction-for-bulk-sale-of-residential-units-at-aspire-silicon-city-noid

    NBCC successfully conducted e-auction for bulk sale of residential units at Aspire Silicon City, Noida, Uttar Pradesh

    Indian-GRAPEVINE-rec-limited-inaugurates-swachhata-pakhwada-2025-----------cmd-unveils-waste-to-art-charkha-construct

    REC Limited Inaugurates Swachhata Pakhwada 2025 · CMD unveils ‘Waste to Art’ CHARKHA constructed entirely from 200 kg of recycled waste materials · Organized Health camp for housekeeping staff, where comprehensive checkups were carried out to ensure their well-being

    Indian-GRAPEVINE-ashima-brar-gets-addl-charge-as-secretary-excise--taxation-in-haryana

    Ashima Brar gets addl charge as Secretary, Excise & Taxation in Haryana

    Indian-GRAPEVINE-dr-ajay-kumar-joins-as-chairman-union-public-service-commission

    Dr Ajay Kumar joins as Chairman, Union Public Service Commission

    Indian-GRAPEVINE-ajit-kumar-mishra-designated-as-director-works-ircon

    Ajit Kumar Mishra designated as Director (Works), IRCON

  • Corporate
    Indian-GRAPEVINE-rupee-ends-3-paise-weaker-at-8557-against-us-dollar

    Rupee ends 3 paise weaker at 85.57 against US dollar

    Indian-GRAPEVINE-sbi-to-decide-on-usd-3-bn-fund-raising-on-may-20

    SBI to decide on USD 3 bn fund raising on May 20

    Indian-GRAPEVINE-cci-okays-indorama-netherlands-proposal-to-acquire-249-pc-stake-in-epl

    CCI okays Indorama Netherlands' proposal to acquire 24.9 pc stake in EPL

    Indian-GRAPEVINE-nclat-dismisses-insolvency-plea-against-pepsico-india

    NCLAT dismisses insolvency plea against PepsiCo India

    Indian-GRAPEVINE-canara-bank-deploys-employees-to-garner-deposits-mobilises-rs-16k-cr-in-10-weeks

    Canara Bank deploys employees to garner deposits, mobilises Rs 16k cr in 10 weeks

  • International
    Indian-GRAPEVINE-chinese-delegation-meets-pm-oli-in-kathmandu

    Chinese delegation meets PM Oli in Kathmandu

    Indian-GRAPEVINE-sri-lankan-parties-scramble-to-form-coalitions-to-run-local-councils

    Sri Lankan parties scramble to form coalitions to run local councils

    Indian-GRAPEVINE-president-trump-praises-strong-unwaveringly-powerful-leadership-of-india-pakistan

    President Trump praises 'strong, unwaveringly powerful' leadership of India, Pakistan

    Indian-GRAPEVINE-nepal-assures-safety-of-its-citizens-studying-in-pakistan-amid-indo-pak-tensions-after-pahalgam-atta

    Nepal assures safety of its citizens studying in Pakistan amid Indo-Pak tensions after Pahalgam attack

    Indian-GRAPEVINE-china-urges-india-pak-to-exercise-restraint-refrain-from-taking-actions-that-may-further-complicate-

    China urges India, Pak to exercise restraint, refrain from taking actions that may 'further complicate' situation

  • Interview
    Indian-GRAPEVINE-interview-with-chairman-vpa-dr-madhaiyaan-angamuthu-ias

    Interview with Chairman VPA Dr. Madhaiyaan Angamuthu, IAS.

    Indian-GRAPEVINE-exclusive-interview-with-shri-unmesh-sharad-wagh-irs--chairman-jnpa

    Exclusive Interview with Shri Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS Chairman, JNPA

    Indian-GRAPEVINE-exclusive-interview-with-shri-sanjay-sethi-ias-chairman-jnpt

    Exclusive Interview with Shri Sanjay Sethi, IAS, Chairman, JNPT

  • Contact Us
    Indian-GRAPEVINE-Logo
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Bureaucracy
  • Corporate
  • International
  • Interview
  • Contact Us
Politics

Sarbananda Sonowal dedicates first-ever Made-in-India ASTDS tug

Indian-GRAPEVINE-sarbananda-sonowal-dedicates-first-ever-made-in-india-astds-tug

Published 04 Mar, 2024

By Staff Reporter


Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of MoPSW & AYUSH inaugurated the 60T bollard pull tug named ‘Ocean Grace’ and the Medical Mobile Unit (MMU), virtually on 2nd March, 2024. The Ocean Grace is the first make in India ASTDS Tug developed by the Cochin Shipyard Limited under MoPSW. The Medical Mobile Unit (MMU) is part of port’s commitment to corporate social responsibility.  This initiative highlights ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative of PM Modi. The event was attended virtually by dignitaries namely Shri Shripad Naik, Union MoS of MoPSW and Tourism; Shri Shantanu Thakur, Union MoS of MoPSW; Shri T.K. Ramachandran, Secretary, MoPSW and others.

During the event Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said, ‘Paradip Port stands as a shining example of progress and growth. With each passing year, it sets new benchmarks in EXIM traffic management, symbolizing Ministry’s commitment to efficiency and excellence. ‘

‘Under the visionary leadership of PM Modi, MoPSW is making efforts to fulfil Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. The 'Ocean Grace' built at a cost of Rs. 45 crores, stands as a pinnacle of maritime engineering, equipped with cutting-edge technology and boasting a remarkable bollard pull of 60 tonnes. Its imminent inauguration heralds a significant leap forward in our pursuit of maritime infrastructure excellence, promising years of uninterrupted and flawless port operations ahead’, added Shri Sonowal.

The first ASTDS tug is powered by NIGATA main engines and a Power Z-Peller ZP Propulsion engine, this tug is meticulously designed for optimal efficiency and reliability, guaranteeing seamless navigation and proficient vessel assistance, especially for large vessels like VLCCs and ULCCs.

The goal of the Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP) is to convert at least 50% of all tugs into Green Tugs by 2030 and to have Green Tugs operating at all major ports. JNPA, DPA, PPA, and VoCPA will purchase two brand-new green tugs (battery-electric powered) from Cochin Shipyard by 2027 as part of the first phase. Today, PPA fulfilled the vision by coming up with India’s first ASTDS Tug.  By implementing measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, domestic/short sea shipping ferries, port vessels (tugs/crafts/dredgers), and OSVs/PSVs aim to achieve a remarkable reduction of 50% by 2030 to 70% by 2047.



YOU MAY LIKE
Indian-GRAPEVINE-sarbananda-sonowal-leads-tiranga-yatra-in-dibrugarh-and-tinsukia-hails-operation-sindoor-as-decisive
Politics / 17 May, 2025
*Sarbananda Sonowal leads ‘Tiranga Yatra’ in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia; hails Operation Sindoor as ‘Decisive & Massive Victory’ over Pakistan and Terrorism*
Indian-GRAPEVINE-bhupender-yadav-union-minister-of-environment-forest--climate-change-to-nepal-may-15-17-2025
Politics / 17 May, 2025
Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, to Nepal (May 15-17, 2025)
Indian-GRAPEVINE--qcos-have-earned-industry-support-because-they-have-helped-indian-manufacturers-access-global-marke
Politics / 17 May, 2025
QCOs have earned industry support because they have helped Indian manufacturers access global markets: Piyush Goyal
Indian-GRAPEVINE-prime-minister-greets-the-people-of-sikkim-on-50th-anniversary-of-sikkims-statehood
Politics / 17 May, 2025
Prime Minister greets the people of Sikkim on 50th anniversary of Sikkim’s statehood
Indian-GRAPEVINE-vaishakha-buddha-purnima-2025-celebrated-with-grandeur-at-ambedkar-international-centre-new-delhi
Politics / 16 May, 2025
Vaishakha Buddha Purnima 2025 Celebrated with Grandeur at Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi
Indian-GRAPEVINE-prime-minister-chairs-meeting-on-ways-to-further-strengthen-the-fisheries-sector
Politics / 16 May, 2025
Prime Minister chairs meeting on ways to further strengthen the fisheries sector
  • Top News
  • Latest News
  • Most Popular
Indian-GRAPEVINE-hudco-announces-record-breaking-financial-results-for-fiscal-year-2024-25-demonstrating-strong-growt
Bureaucracy / 08 May, 2025
HUDCO Announces Record-Breaking Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2024-25, Demonstrating Strong Growth and Strategic Leadership
Indian-GRAPEVINE-ms-mugdha-sinha-appointed-as-md-itdc
Bureaucracy / 19 Apr, 2025
Ms Mugdha Sinha appointed as MD, ITDC
Indian-GRAPEVINE-ms-ranajan-chopra-appointed-as-special-secretary-in-situ-culture
Bureaucracy / 19 Apr, 2025
Ms Ranajan Chopra appointed as Special Secretary in-situ, Culture
Indian-GRAPEVINE-rajesh-kumar-sinha-appointed-as-special-secretary-in-situ-ports
Bureaucracy / 19 Apr, 2025
Rajesh Kumar Sinha appointed as Special Secretary in-situ, Ports
Indian-GRAPEVINE-dr-sp-chaudhary-designated-as-professor-health-management-irifm
Bureaucracy / 11 Apr, 2025
Dr SP Chaudhary designated as Professor (Health Management), IRIFM
Indian-GRAPEVINE-two-ias-officers-moved-in-mp
Bureaucracy / 10 Mar, 2025
Two IAS officers moved in MP
View All
Indian-GRAPEVINE-ms-yatinder-prasad-appointed-as-additional-secretary-science--technology
Bureaucracy / 19 Apr, 2025
Ms Yatinder Prasad appointed as Additional Secretary, Science & Technology
Indian-GRAPEVINE-abhishek-singh-appointed-as-dg-nic
Bureaucracy / 19 Apr, 2025
Abhishek Singh appointed as DG, NIC
Indian-GRAPEVINE-keshav-kumar-pathak-appointed-as-additional-secretary-cabinet-secretariat
Bureaucracy / 19 Apr, 2025
Keshav Kumar Pathak appointed as Additional Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat
Indian-GRAPEVINE-tenure-of-bharart-lal-as-secretary-general-nhrc-extended
Bureaucracy / 19 Apr, 2025
Tenure of Bharart Lal as Secretary General, NHRC extended
Indian-GRAPEVINE-hirdesh-kumar-empanelled-as-additional-secretary-in-goi
Bureaucracy / 10 Mar, 2025
Hirdesh Kumar empanelled as Additional Secretary in GoI
Indian-GRAPEVINE-navdep-rinwa-empanelled-as-additional-secretary-in-goi
Bureaucracy / 10 Mar, 2025
Navdep Rinwa empanelled as Additional Secretary in GoI
View All
Indian-GRAPEVINE-abhijit-sinha-appointed-as-additional-secretary-mha
Bureaucracy / 19 Apr, 2025
Abhijit Sinha appointed as Additional Secretary, MHA
Indian-GRAPEVINE-n-saravana-kumar-appointed-as-vice-chairman-dda
Bureaucracy / 19 Apr, 2025
N Saravana Kumar appointed as Vice Chairman, DDA
Indian-GRAPEVINE-bhuvnesh-kumar-appointed-as-ceo-unique-identification-authority-of-india
Bureaucracy / 19 Apr, 2025
Bhuvnesh Kumar appointed as CEO, Unique Identification Authority of India
Indian-GRAPEVINE-cadre-of-avinash-kumar-shifted-to-odisha
Bureaucracy / 10 Mar, 2025
Cadre of Avinash Kumar shifted to Odisha
Indian-GRAPEVINE-vishal-gagan-empanelled-as-additional-secretary-in-goi
Bureaucracy / 10 Mar, 2025
Vishal Gagan empanelled as Additional Secretary in GoI
Indian-GRAPEVINE-anand-singh-empanelled-as-additional-secretary-in-goi
Bureaucracy / 10 Mar, 2025
Anand Singh empanelled as Additional Secretary in GoI
View All

SUBSCRIBE

Website Hits: 275700099

Indian-GRAPEVINE-Logo

Copyright © 2017 Indian Grapevine a unit of Integrated Media Enterprises