Svitzer has signed a shipbuilding agreement with Cochin Shipyard (CSL) for the construction of four battery-electric TRAnsverse 2600e tugs, marking the first contracted series of the next-generation design to be built in
Svitzer has signed a shipbuilding agreement with Cochin Shipyard (CSL) for the construction of four battery-electric TRAnsverse 2600e tugs, marking the first contracted series of the next-generation design to be built in India.
CSL will build at least four vessels under the contract, with options for up to four additional units. The 26-meter electric tugs will be constructed to Svitzer’s specifications at CSL’s Cochin facilities and are intended to support Svitzer’s global fleet renewal program.
The TRAnsverse design is positioned as a multi-role tug capable of operating in complex harbor environments and is being advanced as one of the world’s most efficient towage platforms.
Svitzer said the collaboration leverages CSL’s shipbuilding capabilities and aligns with India’s ambitions to become a global maritime manufacturing hub under Maritime India Vision 2030, Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 and the Make in India initiative.
The agreement also opens the possibility for future deployment of the vessels in Indian ports and terminals.
The TRAnsverse 2600e is the fully electric variant of Svitzer’s latest tug class, offering zero direct emissions during harbour operations when charged from green shore power sources.
The patented staple arrangement, double-ended hull and in-line omni-directional propulsion are designed to expand the dynamic
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