Toshiba, HSL Partners For Green Tugs

Visakhapatnaman: In a significant move towards accelerating India’s Green Tug Programme, Kazutaka Nishimura, Director of Toshiba’s Battery Division, visited Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) along with the Chairman of Lotus Wireless (LWT).

The visit aimed to strengthen collaborative efforts in developing cutting-edge battery solutions for green vessels, in line with the government of India’s push for eco-friendly maritime solutions. HSL said it is proud to be at the forefront of India’s green shipping revolution, working with global leaders like Toshiba and innovative Indian partners like LWT. “Together, we are committed to delivering sustainable and high performance Green vessels to drive the maritime industry forward,” said HSL Chairman Cmde Hemanth Khatri.”

Echoing the sentiment, Kazutaka Nishimura remarked, “Toshiba is honoured to support India’s transition to green energy solutions, especially in the maritime sector. Our cutting-edge battery technology will play a crucial role in realizing the goals of the Green Tug Programme.”