254 May 1, 2004

First of Three Tugs Delivered to Indian Navy

The first of a three-boat order was delivered on March 8, 2004 to the Indian Navy by the Tebma Shipyard. The design for the 28.5 x 9.5 x 2.8-metre docking tugs was done in house at Tebma Shipyards Ltd., under the technical direction of Cdr. S. Subramanian.

Each tug is to be powered by a pair of V-12 cylinder Cummins KTA38 M2 main engines each developing 1200 HP continuous duty at 1800 RPM. The mains drive through Aquamaster US1201 Z-drives with 1800 mm-diameter nozzles. The first 2400 HP tug achieved a 26.8-ton bollard pull against a 25-ton designed bollard pull. Vessel tankage is provided for 25 tons of fuel, 12 tons of water and 2 tons of lube oil. The Harbour Utility Tug is intended to assist berthing and unberthing of large Naval ships and submarines, docking and undocking of ships, as well as harbour firefighting. Deck equipment includes a 25-ton towing hook, anchor windlass and mooring capstan. Electrical needs are met by a pair of 100 kva, 415V, 3 Phase, 50 Hz diesel powered generator sets. Accommodation is provided for a crew of 13.

A photo of the first tug, named INS Bhim, is attached to this release. The designation INS that precedes the name denotes the vessel as Indian Naval Service. Engines for the second vessel in the series have just been delivered to the shipyard.

The Tebma Shipyard ( http://www.tebma.com ) builds a wide range of vessels from dredges to keep irrigation canals clear to larger passenger ferries and mega yachts. For further information please contact:

For further information please contact:

Mr.P.K. Balan,
Managing Director
TEBMA Shipyards, 3rd Floor, Khaleeli Centre,
149 Monthieth Road, Chennai - 600 008 India
Phone - +91 44 28553040 / 28553042
Fax +91 44 28553655
Email: tebma@vsnl.com
URL: http://www.tebma.com

Manish B.Wagle
Cummins India Limited
Kothrud Pune 411 038 INDIA
Phone +91 20 25385435
Fax +91 20 25381591
E-mail: manish.b.wagale@Cummins.com

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