Government of India Flags off Nation’s First All-Electric Tug Project

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The tug, designed for Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla, is being developed under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways’ Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP), a flagship initiative aimed at accelerating India’s maritime decarbonisation efforts.

The new green tug for DPA will feature a 60-ton bollard pull capacity, ensuring silent operations, zero carbon emissions and optimised energy efficiency. Officials said the tug will set a benchmark for next-generation fleet modernisation across India’s major ports. The tug’s electric propulsion system, advanced navigation features and low-maintenance design are expected to significantly reduce operational costs and carbon intensity.

The GTTP, launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, aims to induct 50 green tugs by 2030, with 16 to be deployed in the first phase between 2024 and 2027. In Phase 1, two green tugs each will be stationed at DPA, Paradip Port Authority, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority and V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority. One tug each will be deployed at the remaining eight major ports. Officials said that four major ports — DPA, VPA, JNPA and VoCPA — have already awarded work orders for induction of one tug each, with DPA becoming the first port to formally initiate construction.

The Green Tug Transition Programme is one of the ministry’s flagship sustainability initiatives and supports India’s commitments under international decarbonisation frameworks. It also aligns with the Maritime India Vision 2030 and Amrit Kaal commitments outlined by the Prime Minister.

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