<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:
"Times New Roman",serif">In a major validation of its transition toward
sustainable maritime operations, the <b>V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port Authority</b>
has won multiple top honors at the prestigious <b>Greentech Energy Management
Excellence Awards 2026</b>. Held in the national capital, the awards recognize
the Tuticorin-based port's aggressive implementation of renewable energy
frameworks, carbon footprint reduction strategies, and automated energy
conservation measures across its entire maritime ecosystem.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:
"Times New Roman",serif">The accolades highlight VOC Port’s positioning as a
frontrunner in India's <b>Green Shipping National Action Plan</b>, bridging the
gap between high-volume cargo handling and stringent ecological preservation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Renewable Energy Integration &
Decarbonization<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Solar
and Wind Scaling</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">: The award evaluates complex
multi-source clean energy deployments. VOC Port has successfully achieved
self-sustainability across key operational zones by integrating widespread
solar power arrays and localized wind energy generators directly into its
primary grid.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Absolute
Carbon Reduction</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">: Through the systematic replacement
of conventional fossil-fuel-dependent machinery with eco-efficient
alternatives, the port authority has logged a significant year-on-year
drop in its greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with global net-zero
maritime targets.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Electrification and Smart Port
Infrastructure<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Shore-to-Ship
Power Transition</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">: A critical factor in securing the
awards was the port’s advanced implementation of Shore-to-Ship power
supply systems. This infrastructure allows berthed vessels to shut down
their auxiliary diesel engines and plug directly into the port's clean
electrical grid, eliminating localized air pollution during hoteling
periods.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Green
Cargo Handling</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">: The port authority’s ongoing
conversion of traditional rubber-tyred gantry cranes into fully
electrified systems (<b>eRTGs</b>) and the deployment of energy-efficient
LED lighting grids across all container terminals further solidified its
top tier ranking in energy management.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>