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SaurShakti: India’s Fastest Solar­-Electric Boat

SaurShakti: India’s Fastest Solar­-Electric Boat

PWOnlyIAS

December 16, 2023

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: 
    • SaurShaktiAdvanced 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.


News Source: TH

Also Read: Recently, three Anti-submarine Warfare Ships for Indian Navy Launched

 

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