Kolkata: State-owned shipbuilding company Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for a ₹40 crore contract to supply a 15-ton Electric Bollard Pull Tug to Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Port, Kolkata.
The development was disclosed in a regulatory filing to stock exchanges on June 23, 2026. The contract marks another significant addition to GRSE’s growing order pipeline in the commercial and green maritime segment.
Tender Details for Electric Tug Project
The tender was opened by Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK), on June 23, 2026, after which GRSE was declared the lowest bidder.
Key details of the project include:
- Project: 15-ton Electric Bollard Pull Tug
- Estimated Value: ₹40 crore
- Client: Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Port, Kolkata
- Bid Status: Lowest bidder (L1)
- Tender Opening Date: June 23, 2026
The final contract award will be confirmed after completion of the procurement process.
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Boost to Green and Sustainable Maritime Solutions
The proposed vessel is an electric-powered tug, reflecting a shift toward eco-friendly and energy-efficient port operations.
The project is aligned with growing global trends in sustainable shipping, focusing on:
- Reduction of carbon emissions
- Improved fuel efficiency
- Cleaner port operations
- Adoption of green maritime technology
This development is expected to strengthen GRSE’s position in the emerging green shipbuilding segment.
Strengthening GRSE’s Commercial Shipbuilding Portfolio
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited has been actively expanding beyond defence shipbuilding into commercial and port-related vessel projects.
The company’s growing participation in such tenders highlights its diversification strategy, which includes:
- Naval and defence vessels
- Commercial ships
- Port support vessels
- Green energy marine solutions
Awaiting Final Contract Award
Although GRSE has secured L1 status, the company clarified that the order is not yet finalized. The contract will be awarded only after:
- Completion of tender formalities
- Issuance of final purchase order by SMPK
- Regulatory and procedural approvals
Once finalized, the project will officially enter execution phase.
Growing Focus on Green Port Infrastructure
Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Port, Kolkata is increasingly adopting environmentally sustainable solutions, including electric and low-emission vessels, to modernize port operations.
The introduction of electric tugs is part of a broader push to improve:
- Operational efficiency
- Environmental compliance
- Sustainable port infrastructure
About GRSE
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited is a leading Indian defence public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, specializing in the construction of warships and commercial vessels. The company is also expanding its presence in green and advanced marine technologies, supporting India’s maritime modernization initiatives.
