ABB bags new order for electric harbour tugs
Swedish-Swiss automation firm ABB Ltd has bagged a new order from Cochin Shipyard. The order is for the supply of power and propulsion systems for two electric harbour tugs being built under India’s Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP).
As per ETInfra.com, ABB will provide a comprehensive package of electrical, propulsion, automation and digitalisation solutions. The scope of work covers an onboard DC grid power system platform and PEMS power and energy management system, designed to optimise battery usage and improve operational efficiency under varying power demands.
The tugs are scheduled for delivery to Polestar Maritime in 2027 and will operate at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA).
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