GRSE to develop Electric Tugs E-VOLT 50

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited has signed a MoU with Shift Clean Energy (Shift), Seatech Solutions International (Seatech) and the American Bureau of Shipping to develop Electric Tugs E-VOLT 50.

The E-VOLT 50 aims to reduce carbon emissions, improve operational efficiency, and set new benchmarks for performance and environmental sustainability in the tugboat industry.

Highlighting the importance of the MoU, GRSE’s Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Cmde PR Hari, IN (Retd) said, “We are excited to be part of this groundbreaking collaboration that combines the expertise of GRSE and three industry-leading organisations. “E-VOLT 50” is a bold step towards a cleaner and greener future for the maritime sector. By utilizing sustainable energy solutions and cutting-edge technology, we aim to redefine the standards of performance, efficiency, and environmental stewardship.” GRSE has already made progress towards the building of green vessels. At the moment, the shipyard is building a zero-emission electric ferry for the Government of West Bengal that will have a capacity of 150 passengers. Once commissioned, this ferry promises to redefine passenger services along the Hooghly and other major rivers.