What is the name of the first make-in-India ASTDS tug inaugurated by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal?

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●     Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of MoPSW & AYUSH inaugurated the 60T bollard pull tug named ‘ Ocean Grace ’ and the Medical Mobile Unit ( MMU ) , virtually on 2nd March, 2024 . ●     The Ocean Grace is the first make in India ASTDS Tug developed by the Cochin Shipyard Limited under MoPSW . ●     The Medical Mobile Unit ( MMU ) is part of port ’ s commitment to corporate social responsibility . ●     The first ASTDS tug is powered by NIGATA main engines and a Power Z - Peller ZP Propulsion engine, this tug is meticulously designed for optimal efficiency and reliability, guaranteeing seamless navigation and proficient vessel assistance, especially for large vessels like VLCCs and ULCCs . ●     The goal of the Green Tug Transition Programme ( GTTP ) is to convert at least 50 % of all tugs into Green Tugs by 2030 and to have Green Tugs operating at all major ports . ●     JNPA, DPA, PPA, and VoCPA will purchase two brand - new green tugs ( battery - electric powered ) from Cochin Shipyard by 2027 as part of the first phase .