CSL secures orders for two 60-tonne green tugs
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Why in news
Polestar Maritime Limited ordered two 60-tonne battery-electric green tugs from Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for deployment at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority.
Background
The tugs are part of the Central government’s Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP) and feature battery-electric propulsion for zero direct emissions. Construction is a joint effort between CSL and Udupi-CSL at the Cochin yard using domestically sourced batteries.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyCochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) is a major shipbuilding entity in India.
- SchemeGreen Tug Transition Programme (GTTP) aims to deploy zero-emission tugs for harbor operations.
- FactThe ordered tugs have a 60-tonne bollard pull capacity.
- FactCSL's total order book currently includes 17 tugs, with six being green tugs.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the transition to green maritime propulsion aligns with India's decarbonization goals and the challenges in establishing a domestic battery supply chain.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Supply chain bottleneck: High reliance on critical minerals for domestic battery production
- Infrastructure gap: Requirement for specialized charging ports and grid capacity at major maritime hubs
- Technological transition: Balancing high initial capital costs of electric propulsion against long-term emission reductions
Keywords: Decarbonization · Green Maritime · Domestic Manufacturing · Sustainable Infrastructure · Energy Transition
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