Cochin Shipyards Secures Order for 8 Tugboats from Adani Ports

reinforcing local manufacturing and self-reliance in the industry. The Director and CEO of APSEZ, expressed the company’s commitment to strengthening India’s maritime infrastructure emphasized that leveraging world-class local manufacturing capabilities would ensure international standards are met.This latest order builds on previous contracts placed by Adani Ports with Cochin Shipyard , which included two 62-tonne bollard pull ASD tugboats for Ocean Sparkle. These tugs have already been deployed at Paradeep Port and New Mangalore Port. Additionally, three ASD tugs are currently under construction at Cochin Shipyar d. With the latest order, Adani Ports has now committed to a total of 13 tugboats, which will modernize its fleet and enhance operational efficiency at ports. This partnership underscores confidence in Indian public sector undertakings and advances the nation's maritime services with greater innovation and reliability.