The contract covers
the development of environmentally friendly harbour tugs designed to support
vessel-handling and marine operations at Mumbai Port. The project is aligned
with the port sector’s increasing focus on cleaner and more energy-efficient
marine equipment. The order is
expected to add to KMEW’s project pipeline and expand its role in the
modernisation of India’s port infrastructure. Green tugs are increasingly being
adopted by ports to reduce emissions and improve the environmental performance
of harbour operations. Mumbai Port
Authority has been pursuing initiatives aimed at upgrading its marine fleet and
supporting greener port operations. The new vessels will contribute to these
efforts while enhancing the port’s tug-handling capabilities. The ₹279-crore award represents a
significant order for KMEW and highlights the growing demand for green maritime
solutions as Indian ports accelerate efforts toward cleaner and more
sustainable operations.