Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) and A.P. Moller-Maersk subsidiary Svitzer on Friday said they signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate on building electric TRAnsverse tugboats in India.
The agreement was formalised during India Maritime Week in Mumbai and marks a step in advancing India’s shipbuilding capabilities in clean maritime technology.
Partnership to focus on electric tug design
Under the LoI, CSL and Svitzer will jointly develop plans to construct electric TRAnsverse tugs at CSL’s shipyards.
The TRAnsverse tug design is known for its enhanced manoeuvrability and energy efficiency, allowing precise control in confined waters and reduced fuel consumption. These vessels are part of Svitzer’s global fleet renewal and are also expected to be deployed at Indian ports and terminals.
“This collaboration will showcase CSL’s world-class capabilities, deepen local supply chains and talent, and accelerate the availability of green, highperformance tugboats for ports at home and abroad,” said Madhu S Nair, Chairman and Managing Director, CSL.
“By pairing Svitzer’s nearly 200 years of towage experience with Indian engineering and manufacturing strength, we aim to deliver cleaner, safer and more efficient harbour operations for customers in India and around the world,” noted Kasper Nilaus, CEO, Svitzer.
The collaboration aims to align with the Government of India’s Maritime India Vision 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, a joint statement read.
