About Green Tug Transition Programme:
- It aims to transition India's harbour tug fleet from conventional diesel-powered vessels to greener alternatives.
- It was launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in in 2024.
- Implementation:
- Under this programme, 50 green tugs will be inducted by 2030.
- In Phase 1, two green tugs each will be stationed at DPA, Paradip Port Authority, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority and V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority.
- One tug each will be deployed at the remaining eight major ports.
- This is achieved through a phased approach spanning five phases from 2024 to 2040.
- Nodal Agency: National Centre of Excellence in Green Port & Shipping (NCoEGPS) will act as the nodal entity for this programme.
- ‘Green Hybrid Tugs’ will be powered by Green Hybrid Propulsion systems. These Green hybrid tugs will subsequently adopt non-fossil fuel solutions like (Methanol, Ammonia, and Hydrogen).
