KOLKATA : Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited (HooghlyCSL) has achieved another significant milestone with the successful launch of the 5th Hybrid-Electric Catamaran in a series of six 50-passenger hybrid-electric catamarans being built for the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI).
The vessel was launched by Smt. Nitha K., Assistant General Manager, Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited, in the presence of the CEO, HooghlyCSL; Director, IWAI (Kolkata); IRS surveyors; representatives of IWAI; senior officials and employees of HooghlyCSL.
The launch marks an important step forward in the construction programme, with five of the six vessels now successfully launched and only one more vessel remaining in the series. The project reflects the growing focus on introducing cleaner and more energy-efficient vessels for India’s inland waterways.
Designed as hybrid-electric passenger catamarans with a capacity of 50 passengers, the vessels are intended to support sustainable inland water transportation while contributing to reduced emissions and improved environmental performance. Their development also highlights the increasing adoption of modern propulsion technologies in India’s inland shipping sector.
The successful launch is a testament to the dedication, teamwork and technical expertise of the HooghlyCSL team, working closely with IWAI, survey authorities, project partners and other stakeholders to deliver the vessels in line with the project requirements.
The initiative aligns with India’s broader efforts to promote green and sustainable mobility on inland waterways, strengthen passenger water transport and encourage the deployment of environmentally responsible vessel technologies.
With five vessels successfully launched, HooghlyCSL continues to advance the project towards completion, reinforcing its capabilities in the construction of technologically advanced vessels and contributing to the development of a cleaner, greener and more sustainable inland water transportation ecosystem in India.
Five launched. One to go. One stronger vision for greener waterways.
