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Knowledge Marine wins ₹279 crore green tug contract

Knowledge Marine wins ₹279 crore green tug contract
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works wins green tug contract worth ₹279 crore from Mumbai Port Authority · CNBC TV 18

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works has received a large contract from Mumbai Port Authority.

The contract is worth ₹279 crore.

The company will provide a new electric tugboat.

The tugboat will run on batteries.

It can pull with a strength of 60 tons.

The company will also provide the crew for the tugboat.

It will operate, maintain and technically manage the vessel.

The tug is being described as a green tug because it is battery-powered.

Key facts

Contract value
₹279 crore
Contract recipient
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works
Contracting authority
Mumbai Port Authority
Vessel type
New battery-operated electric green tug
Bollard pull capacity
60 tons
Included services
Manning, operations, maintenance and complete technical management

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