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Kongsberg Maritime & Mandovi Drydocks sign pact to build India’s first electric tug at Deendayal Port under GTTP.

MOUs and Agreement | Dated: 10 Sep 2025

On September 7, 2025, Kongsberg Maritime signed an agreement with Mandovi Drydocks, in partnership with Ripley Group, to deliver a fully integrated equipment package for India’s first electric tug at Deendayal Port, Kandla, Gujarat. The project marks a landmark under the Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The contract was awarded to Mandovi Drydocks and Ripley Group under GTTP, making it a significant step in India’s port decarbonisation efforts.
  • - Kongsberg Maritime’s package includes PM-driven azimuth thrusters, Energy Storage System (ESS), automation and control solutions such as K-Chief PMS, and digital tools like Vessel Insight for performance monitoring.
  • - The tug has been designed by NavNautik India with a bollard pull of 60 tonnes and will be delivered and commissioned in 2026 with operational support from Kongsberg’s Global Customer Support team.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The electric tug will be deployed at Deendayal Port (Kandla, Gujarat) as part of the Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP) aimed at lowering carbon emissions in port operations.
  • (ii) Kongsberg Maritime ensures full system integration, including thrusters, ESS, automation, electrical, and digital solutions for lifecycle efficiency.
  • (iii) This tug represents one of the first milestones of GTTP, positioning India as a front-runner in adopting electric and hybrid propulsion systems for sustainable maritime logistics.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which port will recently host India’s first electric tug under the Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP)?

Correct Answer: Deendayal Port (Kandla)

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