Svitzer ו-Cochin Shipyard Ltd חותמות על מכתב כוונות לקידום ייצור
גוררות TRAnsverse חשמליות בהודו
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31 באוקטובר 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –
Svitzer הודיעה היום על חתימה על
מכתב כוונות (LoI) עם Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) לבניית דור חדש של גוררות
TRAnsverse חשמליות בהודו. ההסכם מסמן צעד ברור קדימה במפת הדרכים של החשמול של
Svitzer ובחיזוק תפקידה של הודו כמרכז ייצור ימי עולמי.
Svitzer and Cochin Shipyard Ltd. sign Letter of
Intent to advance electric TRAnsverse tugs manufacturing in India
Oct. 31,
2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –
Svitzer
today announced the signing of a landmark Letter of Intent (LoI) with Cochin
Shipyard Limited (CSL) to construct a new generation of electric TRAnsverse
tugs in India. The agreement marks a clear step forward in Svitzer’s
electrification roadmap and in strengthening India’s role as a global maritime
manufacturing hub.
Under the
LoI, Svitzer and CSL will collaborate on plans to build electrical TRAnsverse
tugboats at CSL’s yard facilities in India — signaling Svitzer’s long-term
intent to Make in India and to bring to market one of the most advanced and
environmentally progressive tug designs to support India’s green port and green
towage ambitions. Signature took place during India Maritime Week in Mumbai.
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The
collaboration will combine Svitzer’s global expertise in sustainable towage
with CSL’s excellent shipbuilding capability and the wider strengths of India’s
engineering talent, supply chains and innovation ecosystem.
The TRAnsverse concept
is central to the partnership. Known for exceptional manoeuvrability
and efficiency, TRAnsverse tugs provide precise control in confined waters,
improving safety and operational performance while reducing energy use and
emissions.
These
vessels are intended for Svitzer’s global fleet renewal and growth
markets, and will also create the opportunity for a locally built,
world‑class design to be deployed in Indian port and terminal
operations.
This
partnership represents a significant step toward decarbonising towage and
advancing India’s maritime industry toward a low‑carbon future. As
critical first‑ and last‑mile port infrastructure, Svitzer’s towage solutions,
decarbonisation expertise and asset mix provide a strong foundation to enhance
the sustainability of port operations.
Kasper
Nilaus, CEO, Svitzer, said: “With this LoI we are
taking a decisive step on our electrification journey. India’s shipbuilding
ecosystem—and CSL’s proven track record—make Cochin a great place to further
develop and build the TRAnsverse. We see strong alignment with the Government of
India’s Maritime India Vision 2030 and Maritime Amrit
Kaal Vision 2047. By pairing Svitzer’s nearly 200 years of towage
experience with Indian engineering and manufacturing strength, we aim to
deliver cleaner, safer and more efficient harbour operations for customers in
India and around the world."
Madhu S
Nair, Chairman and Managing Director, Cochin Shipyard Limited, said:
“We look forward to working closely with Svitzer to make plans for building the
next‑generation TRAnsverse tug in India. This
collaboration will showcase CSL’s world‑class capabilities, deepen local supply
chains and talent, and accelerate the availability of green, high‑performance
tugboats for ports at home and abroad.”
More information: https://svitzer.com/transverse/
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