Visakhapatnam Port Authority issues Letter of Award to KMEW for Green Tug Transition Programme
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd (KMEW) has secured its second order for a state-of-the-art Green Tug, marking another significant milestone in the company’s commitment to sustainable maritime solutions and long-term service excellence.
Mumbai, November 19, 2025: Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd (KMEW) has secured its second order for a state-of-the-art Green Tug, marking another significant milestone in the company’s commitment to sustainable maritime solutions and long-term service excellence. The newly awarded contract spans a duration of 15 years, reinforcing the trust and confidence placed in KMEW’s technical capability, operational performance, and innovation-driven approach.
The second order placed by Govt of India on KMEW proves its operational performance in of India’s Green Tug Transmission Programme, reinforcing the company’s position at the forefront of the nation’s maritime decarbonization efforts, the press release stated.
The said Letter of Award is issued by Visakhapatnam Port Authority for “Manning, Operation, Maintenance and Complete Technical Management of contractor Owned 01 No. ASTDS-GTTP Tug” at a value of Rs 384.33 Crores (Rupees Three Hundred Eighty-Four Crores and Thirty-Three Lakhs) including taxes for a period of 15 years.
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India has launched the Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP), a pioneering initiative to decarbonize its maritime sector by replacing diesel-powered harbor tugs with zeroemission alternatives. Under the first phase, running from October 2024 to December 2027, major ports in India will deploy green tugs powered by electricity and alternative fuels, significantly reducing carbon emissions and marine pollution.