GRSE to Build Ocean going Tug worth 21 Million USD for Bangladesh Navy

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd has secured a significant contract with the Directorate General Defence Purchase, Ministry of Defence, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. This contract, valued at approximately 21 million USD, involves the construction and delivery of an advanced ocean-going tug.

Nature of the Contract and Time Period

The contract requires GRSE to design, build, and deliver one advanced ocean-going tug vessel. The project is to be completed within 24 months. This international order further solidifies GRSE's presence in the global defense market.

Features of the Tug

The advanced ocean-going tug will have the following specifications:

• Length Overall (LOA): Nearly 61 meters
• Width: About 15.80 meters
• Depth: Nearly 6.80 meters
• Full Load Draught: Around 4.80 meters
• Bollard Pull Capacity: 76 tons ahead and 50 tons astern
• Maximum Speed: At least 13 knots with a full load

Primary and Secondary Roles

The primary roles of the tug will include:

• Towing ships at sea, both alongside and astern
• Assisting ships during berthing and casting off
• Helping ships in turning through pushing and pulling
• Carrying out rescue and salvage operations at sea

The secondary roles will encompass:

• Providing firefighting support to ships at sea
• Conducting limited pollution control measures

The vessel will be highly robust, capable of operating even at sea state 5 (wind speeds of 17-21 knots and wave heights of 2-3 meters) with a dynamic positioning - 2 system capability. This advanced computer-controlled system allows the ship to maintain its heading and position without using mooring lines or anchors.

Recent Agreements and Developments

This contract follows GRSE's recent agreement with Bangladesh for the delivery of a Trailing Suction Hopper (TSH) dredger and a contract with a German company for the delivery of at least four multi-purpose cargo vessels.

Cdr Shantanu Bose, IN (Retd), Director (Shipbuilding) at GRSE, and Cmde A K M Maruf Hassan, Director Purchase (Navy), Directorate General Defence Purchase, Ministry of Defence, were present at the signing ceremony, along with other officials from GRSE and the Ministry of Defence, Government of Bangladesh.

This new contract marks another milestone for GRSE in the arena of defense exports, showcasing their expertise and commitment to building advanced maritime vessels for international clients.

Check the full Press Release here.

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd 

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), headquartered in Kolkata, India, is a premier warship building company under the Ministry of Defence. Founded in 1884 as a small workshop, it was taken over by the Indian government in 1960.

GRSE built India's first warship for the Indian Navy, INS Ajay, in 1961. Known for its diverse shipbuilding capabilities, GRSE has delivered over 790 platforms, including 109 warships, to the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, and international clients.

Their products range from frigates and corvettes to fast attack crafts and offshore patrol vessels. GRSE also engages in ship repair, engine production, and manufacturing deck machinery, steel bridges, and marine pumps.

Recent accolades include the Raksha Mantri Award 2022 for designing the most silent ship for anti-submarine warfare operations, and it has been recognized as the Best Performing Defence Shipyard of India for four consecutive years. GRSE continues to innovate with modern infrastructure and advanced design capabilities.