Green Ship Building

• India is aiming to become a leader in the global shipbuilding industry by launching the Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP) and setting a goal of becoming a ‘Global Hub for Green Ship’ building by 2030.

About Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP)

• Programme will start with ‘Green Hybrid Tugs’, which will be powered by Green Hybrid Propulsion systems, and subsequently adopting non-fossil fuel solutions like (Methanol, Ammonia, Hydrogen).
• Target has been set for initial Green Tugs to start working in all major ports by 2025.
• At least, 50% of all Tugs are likely to be converted into Green Tugs by 2030.
  • Tug Boats or Tugs are small but powerful ships which are used to pull or push other large ships for maneuvering or salvage purposes.
• Benefits
  • Reduce emission as country moves towards achieving sustainable development.
  • In line with India’s Mission LiFE movement and to become carbon neutral by 2070.

• Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways also inaugurated India’s first Centre of Excellence in Green Port & Shipping (NCoEGPS).

National Centre of Excellence for Green Port & Shipping (NCoEGPS)

• Located in Gurugram, it is a major initiative by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MOPSW) towards providing greener solutions.
• The NCoEGPS will be working under the framework of the Sagarmala programme of the MoPSW.
• The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) is the knowledge and implementation partner for this project.
• It aims at empowering ‘Make in India’ in Port, Coastal and Inland water transport.