In a move towards accelerating India’s Green Tug Programme, Mr Kazutaka Nishimura, Director of Toshiba’s Battery Division recently visited Hindustan Shipyard Limited along with Chairman of Lotus Wireless (LWT) Mr Maninder Singh.  

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.

Hindustan Shipyard 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 Hindustan Shipyard 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.