<p data-path-to-node="5">Leading public sector defence shipyard <b data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="56">Garden Reach Shipbuilders &amp; Engineers Ltd (GRSE)</b> has secured a commercial contract valued at <b data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="149">₹45.02 crore</b> for the design, construction, and delivery of <b data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="208">two modern electric-powered ferry vessels</b>.</p><p data-path-to-node="6">The order reinforces GRSE’s ongoing diversification into sustainable commercial marine solutions and zero-emission inland water transport, supporting the national drive under the Maritime Amrit Kaal vision to decarbonize coastal and inland passenger mobility.</p><h3 data-path-to-node="8">Key Operational Highlights &amp; Green Maritime Expansion</h3><ul data-path-to-node="9"><li><p data-path-to-node="9,0,0"><b data-path-to-node="9,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Commercial Order Win:</b> The ₹45.02-crore order adds to GRSE’s growing non-defence commercial order book, showcasing the shipyard's competitive engineering capabilities in building energy-efficient commercial craft alongside high-end naval warships.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="9,1,0"><b data-path-to-node="9,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Zero-Emission Propulsion Design:</b> The two electric ferries will feature advanced battery energy storage systems (BESS), modern lightweight hull architecture, and efficient electric propulsion drives designed to minimize operating costs, reduce noise pollution, and eliminate tailpipe carbon emissions.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="9,2,0"><b data-path-to-node="9,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Enhancing Urban &amp; Inland Water Transport:</b> Designed for high-frequency passenger mobility on inland waterways and coastal harbor routes, the vessels will offer safe, comfortable, and environmentally sustainable commuter transits.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="9,3,0"><b data-path-to-node="9,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Advancing Indigenous Green Technology:</b> The project supports the 'Make in India' and green shipping frameworks championed by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), driving domestic technological capabilities in marine electrification and battery-powered commercial vessels.</p></li></ul>