ABB<\/a> has won a contract with Cochin Shipyard to supply power and propulsion systems for two forthcoming electric tugs. Due for delivery to Polestar Maritime in 2027 as part of Phase 1 of India\u2019s Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP), the vessels will operate out of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA). JNPA is India\u2019s largest container port, which accounts for around 50 percent of the total containerized cargo volume across the major ports of the country. The GTTP aims to transition India’s harbor tug fleet from conventional diesel-powered vessels to greener alternatives in five phases from 2024 to 2040.<\/p>\nCovering electrical, propulsion, automation, and digitalization solutions, ABB\u2019s comprehensive scope of supply will ensure the e-tugs\u2019 efficient and reliable operations, aligning with the broader objectives of the GTTP while advancing JNPA\u2019s efforts towards \u2018Green Port\u2019 status. ABB\u2019s Onboard DC Grid\u2122 power system platform and PEMS\u2122 power and energy management system will form the core of the combined power and propulsion solution, enabling the vessels to make optimal use of onboard batteries to support wide variations in power demand. The modular and highly customizable Onboard DC Grid\u2122 not only facilitates the integration of energy storage systems but also optimizes drivetrain efficiency and extends operating range per battery charge.<\/p>\n
Also part of the scope, the ABB Ability\u2122 Remote Diagnostic System for Marine will help to keep the e-tugs running reliably and efficiently through condition monitoring and remote troubleshooting.<\/p>\n
\u201cIntegrating electric propulsion and advanced automation into harbor tugs is a complex engineering undertaking, and selecting the right technology partner was critical,\u201d said Shri Jose VJ, Chairman and Managing Director, Cochin Shipyard Limited. \u201cABB\u2019s proven systems and deep experience in this space made them the clear choice. We are building these vessels to last, to perform, and to demonstrate that Indian shipyards are ready to lead the industry\u2019s green transition.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIndia\u2019s Green Tug Transition Programme represents a decisive step the nation has taken towards reducing emissions from port operations,\u201d said Rune Braastad, President, ABB\u2019s Marine & Ports division. \u201cBeing selected to provide the electrical, propulsion, and automation systems for JNPA and Cochin Shipyard\u2019s first electric Tug vessels as per India\u2019s GTTP program reflects the trust that India\u2019s maritime sector has placed in ABB\u2019s technology and our long track record in marine electrification.\u201d<\/p>\n
Its over 75 years\u2019 experience in the Indian market, ABB’s latest collaboration with Cochin Shipyard involved providing power, propulsion, and automation systems to two hydrogen-fueled container vessels for Samskip Group. In addition, ABB has contributed significantly to the electrification of Asia\u2019s short-distance shipping segment, supplying technology for fully electric vessels to operators in Singapore, South Korea,\u00a0and Japan.<\/p>\n
The products and services herein described in this press release are not endorsed by The Maritime Executive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[By: ABB] ABB has won a contract with Cochin Shipyard to supply power and propulsion systems for two…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":77889,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[130],"tags":[232,18457,40367,40634,20976,40630,40635,40632,40633,16288,21233,36673,40631,17273,789],"class_list":["post-77888","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-abb","tag-abb","tag-cargo","tag-cochin-shipyard","tag-container-ports","tag-diesel","tag-electric-tugboats","tag-energy-storage-systems","tag-indias-green-tug-transition-programme","tag-jawaharlal-nehru-port-authority","tag-marine","tag-maritime","tag-maritime-industry","tag-polestar-maritime","tag-propulsion-systems","tag-technology"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@ch\/116695263201249994","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/77888","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=77888"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/77888\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/77889"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=77888"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=77888"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=77888"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}