The Indian Navy is investigating the use of hydrogen fuel for its operations, which is a major step towards sustainability. The Southern Naval Command’s Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Vice Admiral V Srinivas, declared that the Navy is in talks with Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) about integrating hydrogen fuel technology into both small and large ships. The objective of this endeavor is to strengthen the Navy’s dedication to ecologically sustainable operations and conform to international sustainability norms.
A tiny ship propelled by hydrogen fuel has been built by the Cochin Shipyard and is presently undergoing testing. The Indian Navy is eager to use this technology to enhance its operational capabilities in the future.
The Navy has been aggressively encouraging the use of alternative fuels and is in continuous contact with several agencies developing hydrogen fuel technologies, Vice Admiral Srinivas stressed. This is in line with larger government programs meant to lower carbon emissions and enhance air quality.
As part of the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ strategy, the Navy is likewise concentrating on indigenization in order to increase defense technological self-reliance. This involves working together with MSMEs and start-ups to create naval operational systems and subsystems.
The Navy’s aggressive surveillance efforts in strategic maritime areas have been linked to a notable decrease in narcotic drug seizures at sea, which coincides with the development of hydrogen fuel. This shows that the Navy is still dedicated to its operational duties even as it pursues sustainable methods.
Investigating hydrogen fuel is a proactive move by the Indian Navy to update its fleet and solve environmental issues. There may be more widespread uses of hydrogen technology across other naval platforms as talks with Cochin Shipyard continue, which would represent a big step in the direction of more environmentally friendly marine operations.
