Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP)
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India's first all-electric tug is under construction for Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla, Gujarat, as part of the Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP) by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
Key highlights
- The tug features a 60-ton bollard pull capacity, zero carbon emissions, silent operations, and optimized energy efficiency.
- Designed by NavNautik India and built by Mandovi Drydocks in collaboration with Ripley Group.
- Equipped by Kongsberg Maritime with full electrical integration, including energy storage, propulsion, automation (K-Chief), azimuth thrusters, and digital solutions like Vessel Insight.
- Scheduled for delivery and commissioning in Q4 2026.
About Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP)
The Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP) is a significant initiative launched by Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), to modernize its maritime sector by replacing conventional diesel-powered harbor tugs with zero-emission, environmentally friendly alternatives.
Objectives of GTTP
- Environmental Sustainability: To reduce carbon emissions and greenhouse gas emissions from maritime operations.
- Energy Efficiency: To promote the use of cleaner, sustainable fuels and energy-efficient technologies.
- Technological Advancement: To encourage innovation in green maritime technologies and develop a regulatory framework for green shipping.
- Economic Growth: To boost the domestic shipbuilding industry and create employment opportunities, promoting the 'Make in India' initiative.
Key Features and Aligned Visions
- Domestic Manufacturing: All green tugs under this program will be constructed in Indian shipyards, fostering the 'Make in India' initiative and job creation in shipbuilding and design.
- Maritime India Vision 2030 & Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047: The GTTP aligns directly with these national visions, which aim to reduce carbon emissions, increase renewable energy usage in ports, and promote sustainable maritime practices. It also contributes to the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from port vessels by 30% by 2030.
- National Centre of Excellence in Green Port & Shipping (NCoEGPS): Established in Gurugram, Haryana, in collaboration with TERI, this center supports the GTTP by developing regulatory frameworks and promoting research in green shipping technologies.
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