Cochin Shipyard cuts steel for 70-T bollard pull tugs for Svitzer A/S

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has carried out the steel-cutting ceremony for three advanced Battery Electric 70T Bollard Pull Tugs for Svitzer A/S, Denmark.

The function was officiated by Jens Ove Kymler Rasmussen, New Building Site Manager of Svitzer, who initiated the cutting of the steel in the presence of Harikrishnan S (Director – Operations), Harikumar A (CEO, UCSL), Shiraz V.P. (Executive Director – Shipbuilding).

The ceremony marks another important milestone in the partnership between CSL and Svitzer, following the shipbuilding agreement signed last year for four next-generation battery-electric TRAnsverse 2600e tugs. According to official sources, the order value ranves from ₹400-600 crore for four vessels.

Designed to handle demanding close-quarter operations, the TRAnsverse tugs can operate across a wide range of vessel types and sizes, including in challenging weather and tidal conditions.

Powered by battery-electric propulsion, the vessels will enable zero direct emissions during port and terminal towage operations when charged with green power.

The current order book of CSL group consists of 17 ASTDS tugs and 6 green tugs.

“ This partnership reflects our shared commitment to innovation and greener maritime operations, and we look forward to strengthening it further by bringing CSL’s shipbuilding capabilities and expertise in advanced vessels to the forefront. CSL is also constructing two GTTP tugs under the Government of India’s Green Tug Transition Programme, further strengthening our commitment to green shipbuilding and a more sustainable maritime industry.” said Jose V J, Chairman and Managing Director of CSL.