Sarbananda Sonowal flags off India's first all-electric tug project

Sarbananda Sonowal flags off India's first all-electric tug project

Sarbananda Sonowal flags off India's first all-electric tug project Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday virtually flagged off India's first all-electric green tug, marking a major milestone in the country's shift toward sustainable and energy-efficient maritime operations.The green tugboat, designed for Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla, is being developed under the Ministry of Ports, S…

Sarbananda Sonowal launches India's first all-electric green tug under GTTP for DPA - Cargo Insights

India marks a major maritime shift as Sarbananda Sonowal flags off the nation’s first all-electric green tug, part of the GTTP initiative. An important turning point in India’s transition to sustainable and energy-efficient marine operations was reached on December 3, 2025, as Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal virtually flagged off the nation’s first all-electric green tug. The green tugboat, intended fo…

India's first all-electric green tug flagged off by Union shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal: Why it matters

Gujarat's Deendayal Port will receive India's first all-electric green tug developed under the shipping ministry's Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP).

DPA begins steel cutting for India’s first all-electric green tug - India Seatrade News

In a major milestone for India’s maritime sector, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, virtually flagged off the steel-cutting ceremony for the country’s first all-electric Green Tug, being built for Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, under the Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP). The event was attended virtually by Shri Shantanu Thakur, Hon’ble Minister of State for Ports, Shipping & Waterways;…

Sarbananda Sonowal flags-off steel cutting of India’s first green tug for DPA, Kandla - Maritime Gateway

In a landmark moment for India’s maritime sector, Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, virtually flagged off the steel cutting ceremony for India’s First All Electric Green Tug, being built for Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla under the Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP). The ceremony was graced by the virtual presence of Shantanu Thakur, Minister of State for Ports, Shipping & Waterways; Vijay Kumar, IAS, Secre…

India flags off Construction of Nation’s First All-Electric Green Tug for DPA, Kandla — A Milestone in Green Maritime Transition

NEW DELHI/GANDHIDHAM: In a landmark stride towards sustainable maritime development, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), virtually flagged off the steel cutting for India’s first all-electric green tug designed for the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla. The ceremony, held under the prestigious Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP), marks a transformational leap in the nation’s pursuit of …