Cochin Shipyard wins new order from Adani's Ocean Sparkle in Udupi

03 Jun 2024 CW Team

The new 70-tonne bollard pull tugs would have a length of 33 metres, a beam of 12.2 metres, and a draft of 4.2 metres.

Udupi Cochin Shipyard (UCSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of India's leading shipyard Cochin Shipyard (CSL), had secured a significant order from Ocean Sparkle, a prominent Indian tug operator under Adani Harbour Services. The contract for constructing three ASD (Azimuth Stern Drive) tugs with a bollard pull power of 70 tonnes had been signed by Harikumar A, CEO of UCSL, and Hiren Shah, MD and CEO of OSL, as stated by CSL.

Previously, UCSL had contracted to construct two 62-tonne bollard pull ASD tugs for OSL. These tugs had been delivered ahead of the contractual delivery dates and had been deployed by OSL at Paradeep Port and New Mangalore Port.

The new 70-tonne bollard pull tugs would feature two main engines of 1838 kW, thrusters with a diametre of 2.7 metres, 150 kW diesel generators, a forward towing winch, an aft winch, a 3-tonne deck crane, and an external fire fighting system (FIFI-1-2800 cubic metres per hour).

Building Material

12 Sep 2025

Trishakti Industries Secures Major Tata Steel Order

Trishakti Industries Limited has secured a significant order from Tata Steel Ltd for the deployment of advanced machinery and skilled manpower at one of the steel major’s flagship project sites.The contract, awarded domestically, involves the hiring of machines along with manpower, with execution set to be completed by 20th September 2025. The initial contract period is 12 months. The total fresh capital expenditure for the project is approximately Rs 1.5 million, while the overall contract value is expected to exceed Rs 5 million inclusive of taxes.This order marks a reinforcement of top-ti..

Kalpataru Projects Secures Rs 27.2 Billion in New Orders

Kalpataru Projects International Limited (KPIL), a leading EPC player in the power transmission and distribution (T&D) and civil infrastructure sector, along with its international subsidiaries, has received new orders and notifications for projects worth approximately Rs 27.2 billion.The projects include:Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) initiatives in India and overseas.Buildings and Factories (B&F) projects in India.Manish Mohnot, MD & CEO of KPIL, said, “We are delighted with the strong ordering momentum in our T&D and B&F businesses. The orders include ..

ACME Solar Secures Rs 38.92 Billion Financing for Barmer Project

ACME Solar Holdings rose 2.05 per cent to Rs 308.50 after its wholly owned subsidiary, ACME Venus Urja, secured long-term project financing of Rs 38.92 billion from the State Bank of India (SBI).The funds will be utilised for the development and construction of a 400 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project in Barmer, Rajasthan. The loan repayment is structured over 19 years.The Barmer-based FDRE project is contracted with NHPC at a tariff of Rs 4.64 per unit. It will integrate solar power generation with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to ensure higher reliability and d..