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Source: The post is based on the article “Barracuda: India’s fastest’ solar-electric boat launched” published in “The Hindu” on 15th December 2023
Why in the News?
India’s fastest solar-electric boat named Barracuda has been launched.
What is Barracuda?
| Specifications | Details |
| What is it | It is India’s fastest solar-electric boat |
| Developed jointly by | Navalt Solar and Electric Boats and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd |
| Named after | A swift, long fish named Barracuda |
| Key Features | 1) The boat can attain a top speed of 12 knots and has a range of 7 hours in a single charge. 2) The vessel harnesses twin 50 kW electric motors, a marine-grade LFP battery, and 6 kW solar power. 3) It is an eco-friendly vessel. 4) It produces no noise and vibrations. 5) It can accommodate upto 12 passengers and cargo. |
| Deployed at | The boat will be deployed at Mazagon Dock at the Mumbai dock under the name Saur Sakthi. |
UPSC Syllabus: Environment and Security
