Kamarajar Port is intensifying efforts to promote its coastal power supply facility, encouraging ships to switch from auxiliary engines to cleaner electricity while docked. This initiative aligns with India’s move toward more sustainable port operations. Launched in November 2024 at a cost of Rs. 20.5 crore, the facility delivers 500 kW at 400 V, primarily from Tanedco and NTPC Tamil Nadu Energy Company (NTECL). This transition to shore power significantly reduces emissions and fuel consumption.
According to Kamarajar Port Limited (KPL), the project follows the Indian government’s Harit Sagar Green Port guidelines, completing the work within a year. One ship has already been retrofitted to utilize coastal power, and KPL is encouraging more vessels to adopt this system. They have requested Tanedco to guide shipowners about utilizing this new infrastructure.
In collaboration with Paradip Port, which is developing similar facilities, KPL aims to establish a green corridor for coal shipping along the Paradip-Nene route, supported as a pilot project by the Ministry of Port, Shipping and Waterways. However, challenges remain, particularly administrative costs related to retrofitting ships. KPL asserts that the long-term environmental benefits will outweigh initial expenses.
In March 2025, a government directive standardized coastal power supply across Indian ports, mandating that foreign and international cargo ships utilize shore power by 2030, with full compliance required by 2035.
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