Singapore-based maritime engineering and design company SeaTech Solutionshas secured a go-ahead from the classification society Indian Register of Shipping (IRS)for its battery-electric tugboat design.
As disclosed in a social media post, SeaTech received the approval in principle (AiP) for its E-VOLT tug design from the IRS on October 28, at a maritime event held in India.
According to the Singaporean marine technology player, offering a ready-to-adopt electric tug design for both government and private use marks another push forward in lending a helping hand to Indian ports on their path to more sustainable and more efficient maritime operations
As informed, the E-VOLT tug has been designed to meet the mandates of India’s Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP), the goal of which is to slash carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and lower environmental impact by transitioning to 50% of zero-emission tug operations by 2030 and fully green
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SeaTech electric tugboat design clinches green light from IRS
SeaTech electric tugboat design clinches green light from IRS
