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ABB to Power Cochin Shipyard’s First Electric Tugs
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ABB to Power Cochin Shipyard’s First Electric Tugs

ABB has been selected by Cochin Shipyard to supply power and propulsion systems for two electric tugs, part of Phase 1 of India’s Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP), due for delivery to Polestar Maritime in 2027. The vessels will operate out of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), India’s largest container port, supporting the transition from diesel-powered tugs to greener alternatives.

ABB’s scope includes electrical, propulsion, automation, and digitalisation systems. Its Onboard DC Grid™ and PEMS™ platforms optimise battery usage for varying power demands, enhance drivetrain efficiency, and extend operating range. The ABB Ability™ Remote Diagnostic System will enable condition monitoring and remote troubleshooting, ensuring reliable operations.

Shri Jose VJ, Chairman and MD of Cochin Shipyard, emphasised the importance of selecting proven technology to deliver high-performance, long-lasting electric tugs. Rune Braastad, President of ABB Marine & Ports, highlighted GTTP as a key step in reducing port emissions, noting ABB’s experience in marine electrification across Asia.

ABB, a global leader in electrification and automation with over 140 years of history, has previously supplied power and propulsion systems for hydrogen-fuelled container vessels and fully electric ships in Singapore, South Korea, and Japan, reinforcing its role in enabling sustainable maritime operations.

ABB has been selected by Cochin Shipyard to supply power and propulsion systems for two electric tugs, part of Phase 1 of India’s Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP), due for delivery to Polestar Maritime in 2027. The vessels will operate out of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), India’s largest container port, supporting the transition from diesel-powered tugs to greener alternatives. ABB’s scope includes electrical, propulsion, automation, and digitalisation systems. Its Onboard DC Grid™ and PEMS™ platforms optimise battery usage for varying power demands, enhance drivetrain efficiency, and extend operating range. The ABB Ability™ Remote Diagnostic System will enable condition monitoring and remote troubleshooting, ensuring reliable operations. Shri Jose VJ, Chairman and MD of Cochin Shipyard, emphasised the importance of selecting proven technology to deliver high-performance, long-lasting electric tugs. Rune Braastad, President of ABB Marine & Ports, highlighted GTTP as a key step in reducing port emissions, noting ABB’s experience in marine electrification across Asia. ABB, a global leader in electrification and automation with over 140 years of history, has previously supplied power and propulsion systems for hydrogen-fuelled container vessels and fully electric ships in Singapore, South Korea, and Japan, reinforcing its role in enabling sustainable maritime operations.

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