Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has placed an order for eight harbour tugs, which are all to be constructed by Cochin Shipyard in India. The tugs will be delivered between December 2026 and May 2028 helping to improve the efficiency and safety of vessel operations in Indian ports.
Previously, APSEZ has placed contracts for the construction of two 62 tonnes bollard pull Azimuthing Stern Drive (ASD) tugs for Ocean Sparkle, both of which were delivered ahead of schedule, and deployed at Paradeep Port and New Mangalore Port, respectively. The construction of three additional ASD tugs is currently underway, bringing the total on order at the yard for Adani to 13 tugs.
