India's Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways introduces the Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP), outlining a comprehensive plan for replacing existing diesel-powered tugs with zero-emission alternatives. The five-phase timeline, spanning until 2047, emphasizes the gradual adoption of green tugs, starting with key ports purchasing battery electric-powered tugs by 2027. The initiative combines high-tech sails, optimal route planning, and standardized tug design specifications, aiming to achieve significant emission cuts and align with international environmental targets. However, concerns arise within the industry regarding the transition's economic feasibility.

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