Context: Recently, Barracuda, also known as SaurShakti was launched at the yard of Navalt Solar and Electric Boats, located in Alappuzha (Kerala). It is said to be India’s fastest solar-electric boat.
About SaurShakti (Barracuda Boat)
- Naming: Named after the swift long fish, Barracuda.
- Developed by: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and Navalt.
- Speed and Range: It is designed for high-speed operations with a maximum speed of around 12 knots and a range of 50 km.
- Propulsion System: It is powered by a state-of-the-art solar-electric propulsion system.
- Significance of Barracuda Boat:
Advanced Technology: It seamlessly integrates advanced technologies making it a pioneer in modern naval and passenger transportation.- Environmentally Friendly Maritime Practices: Barracuda exemplifies a conscious shift towards a cleaner and quieter ocean by significantly reducing emissions
- Improve Affordability: Such solar powered electric boats would provide affordable substitutes for conventional fossil-fuelled boats.
Navalt Solar and Electric Boats
- Navalt: It is an eco-marine tech company that specializes in the manufacturing of solar electric vessels.
- Aditya: It is Navalt’s flagship solar-electric ferry, recognized as the world’s best.
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News Source: TH
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