Chennai Port to Introduce Eco-Friendly Battery-Operated Tug to Reduce Emissions
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- •The Chennai Port will introduce its first battery-operated green tug in two years, as part of the Green Tug Transition Program.
- •The new tug will have a 60-tonne capacity and will be used for docking, undocking, and towing huge ships, as well as other auxiliary services.
- •The Ministry of Port, Shipping, and Waterways plans to replace all diesel-powered tugs with green tugs by the end of 2040, as part of a five-phase project.
- •The introduction of the green tug is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the port by 30% by 2030, as part of the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
- •The Chennai Port Authority had floated bids for the procurement of the green tug by the end of 2025, and the contract is expected to be awarded shortly to the lowest bidder.
In a significant move towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the Chennai Port is set to introduce its first battery-operated green tug, marking a shift away from conventional diesel-powered tugs. This initiative is part of the Ministry of Port, Shipping, and Waterways' Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP), launched two years ago, with the goal of decreasing carbon emissions from port vessels by 30% by 2030. The program is a key component of the "Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047," which aims to bring about a substantial reduction in emissions from the maritime sector.
