Echandia to deliver battery system for India’s first fully electric tugboat at Kandla Port
Echandia has been selected to supply the battery system for India’s first fully electric tug, to be deployed at Deendayal Port Authority (Kandla Port) as part of the Government of India’s Green Tug Transition Program. The vessel will be equipped with a 4.4 MWh Echandia battery system, enabling zero-emission operation at one of India’s most important port hubs
The battery system is designed for a 15-year lifetime, matching the full duration of the operational agreement between Ripley Group and the Deendayal Port Authority. After winning the charter tender, Ripley Group appointed Kongsberg Maritime as system integrator. Echandia was selected through a competitive tender to supply the battery system.
A key requirement for the battery system was 30,000 cycles over the 15-year period without mid-life battery replacement. Echandia was the only supplier able to guarantee this with certainty. Delivery of the system is scheduled for Q3 2026.
This project is an important step for India’s green maritime transition and for high-performance electric tug operations. India is an important market for us and we are proud to deliver the battery system for India’s first fully electric tug, and to support Kandla Port and the GTTP program in building a cleaner and more efficient port ecosystem.
says Torbjörn Bäck, CEO at Echandia.
The fully electric tug is the first vessel in a program that will include 16 more by 2027. Beyond this, approximately 150 new electric tugs are planned, with the goal of reaching 400 new vessels by 2040.
Echandia already has a strong track record in India, including previous deliveries to water buses in Kochi and for the Varanasi ferry system.
As an early leader in India’s maritime electrification, Echandia is proud to play a role in accelerating the decarbonisation of ports and inland waterways, and to collaborate with the nation’s shipbuilders as they expand internationally.
says Rakshith Sachitanand, Senior Strategist at Echandia
ABOUT ECHANDIA
Echandia is a market-leading supplier of advanced maritime battery systems, delivering safe and resilient energy solutions for demanding vessel operations. Designed in Scandinavia and built on proven LTO technology, our systems enable fast charging, smooth zero-emission performance, and long service life in harsh marine environments. Headquartered in Sweden, with offices in North America, the UK, Singapore, China, and Denmark, we serve customers across the globe and are trusted by shipbuilders and operators for our compact footprint, high reliability, and minimal degradation over time. To date, we have sold more than 115 systems for electrification projects across the marine industry. By reducing fuel consumption and lowering operating costs, our solutions support sustainable shipping and long-term economic efficiency, helping accelerate the maritime industry’s transition to zero-emission operations.
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