Adani's Ocean Sparkle Welcomes New ASD Harbour Tug

Adani Group subsidiary Ocean Sparkle has taken delivery of another newbuild azimuth stern drive harbour tug from Udupi Cochin Shipyard, which is building multiple series of vessels for the Indian owner. The tug Ocean Mystique was built to a Robert Allan design and classed by the Indian Register of Shipping. Its delivery follows two earlier vessels, with the shipyard building 16 more tugs of similar design for Ocean Sparkle under two further series orders.

 

Details of the Delivery

 

Ocean Sparkle has taken delivery of a tug. It is a newbuild harbour tug. It is an azimuth stern drive vessel. The shipyard is building multiple series. Ocean Sparkle is an Adani subsidiary.

The vessel has a defined pedigree. It is named Ocean Mystique. It was built at Udupi Cochin Shipyard. It follows a Robert Allan design. It was classed in September 2026.

 

The Vessel Series

 

The vessel is part of a series. It follows two earlier tugs. These were added in late 2025 and 2026. These were Ocean Alliance and Ocean Royal. Together they form a fleet series.

The series follows a common standard. The tugs comply with approved designs. These are standard tug specifications. The Indian Ports Association set this framework. They offer 70 tonnes of bollard pull.

 

The Vessel Specifications

 

The tugs share strong specifications. They measure 33 metres in length. They have a beam of 12.2 metres. They offer 70 tonnes of bollard pull. Firefighting capability is included.

The tugs feature robust equipment. They have towing winches fore and aft. A deck crane also features. Twin diesel engines power them. These drive two azimuth thrusters.

 

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The Broader Campaign

 

The shipyard is building many more tugs. It is building 16 additional ASD tugs. These are for Ocean Sparkle. They follow similar designs. They fall under two series orders.

The campaign is progressing steadily. The shipyard laid a keel in August. It cut steel on another vessel. These are new series vessels. They will be delivered in 2027.

 

The Shipyard's Work

 

The shipyard is a notable builder. It is a subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard. It builds tugs for Ocean Sparkle. It also builds for other owners. These include Polestar Maritime.

The shipyard uses consistent components. It builds to Robert Allan designs. It uses IHI machinery packages. This applies across its tugs. This reflects standardised construction.

 

Significance of the Delivery

 

The delivery strengthens the fleet. It adds another harbour tug. This supports Ocean Sparkle's operations. It continues a building programme. This reflects sustained investment.

The campaign reflects Indian shipbuilding. The tugs are built domestically. They follow Indian standards. This supports local capability. It reflects growing Indian tug construction.