HSL issues EoI for Indian Electrical System Integrator (IESI) for Green Tugs project

New Delhi: With the announcement and launch of ‘Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP)’ as part of the ‘Panch Karma Sankalp' by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), a significant market space for green tugs and opportunities for shipyard have been created in India. As the world is moving towards carbon neutrality with more countries pledging to reduce their carbon emissions to meet obligations under the Paris Accord, India has also announced its enhanced climate commitments — the “Panchamrit”, including a commitment to reach net-zero carbon emission by 2070.

In consonance with above, the Government of India also urged to make India a global hub for green shiping to claim India’s share in the market space created for green vessels by nurturing this green vessel technology and becoming globally competitive.

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Towards realizing the above, Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) made a strong pitch by evolving a family of e-Tugs of capacity ranging from 40- 80 Ton Bollard Pull and showcasing them in the recently concluded GMIS at Mumbai. With several prospective customers showing keen interest, HSL signed MoUs with Adani Harbour Services and VPA for collaboration in the area of construction of e-Tugs during the GMIS. In addition, HSL is actively engaging other ports and tug operators who have shown interest in e-tugs.

In a significant step further, HSL has released an EoI with an objective to solicit expressions of interest from suitable Indian firm/ industries/ SMEs with demonstrated capability and proven track- record in integrating high-end system of high-power electrical Equipment and energy storage systems for shortlisting as Indian Electrical System Integrator (IESI) for integrating e-systems for tugs to be built by HSL as a part of e-Tug project.

This project offers Indian System Integrators a unique opportunity to gain expertise in integration of e-Systems onboard high-end Vessels to play a key role in making India Self-Reliant in construction of Green Vessels. The selected IESI is expected to have a long-term partnership with HSL for not only e-tug project of HSL but much broader e- Vessel program of HSL.

The invitation for EoI can be accessed at HSL website www.hslvizag.in for the details and modalities for shortlisting of firms.

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