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India aims to become a global hub for green shipbuilding by 2030 and is launching a Green Tug Transition Programme as part of the strategy.<\/strong><\/p>\n The programme was announced in late March by India\u2019s Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) Ayush Shri Sarbananda SonowaI\u00a0while inaugurating India\u2019s first National Centre of Excellence in Green Port & Shipping (NCoEGPS) in Gurugram, Haryana.<\/p>\n The country\u2019s major shipbuilder Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) Kochi\u00a0is already making significant progress in the construction of environmentally friendly ships, propelled by fuel cells and hydrogen<\/p>\n According to the minister, the programme will start with green hybrid tugs which will be powered by green hybrid propulsion systems and subsequently adopt non-fossil fuel solutions like methanol, ammonia and hydrogen.<\/p>\n The target has been set for the initial green tugs to start working in all major ports by 2025. At least, 50% of all the tugs are likely to be converted into green tugs by 2030, helping the country considerably reduce emissions as it moves towards achieving sustainable development.<\/p>\n The National Centre of Excellence in Green Port & Shipping is expected to serve as a hub for collaboration, bringing together experts, industry stakeholders, and policymakers to drive regulatory framework, sustainable practices and accelerate the growth of green shipping in the country.<\/p>\n Making India\u2019s ports and shipping more environmentally friendly is seen as an important part of the country\u2019s quest to become carbon-neutral by 2070.<\/p>\n The effort is part of Maritime Vision Document 2030, released by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Mod, a ten-year blueprint for India\u2019s vision of a sustainable maritime sector and vibrant blue economy.<\/p>\n