MoS&T Signs Agreement with VMSPL under the IC-CIR&D Programme
In December 2025, the Technology Development Board (TDB), under Department of Science and Technology (DST), the Ministry of Science & Technology (MoS&T), signed an agreement with Vijai Marine Services Private Limited (VMSPL), Goa for the “Smart Sea Project by Vijai Autonomous Craft for Environment (VACE)”.
In December 2025, the Technology Development Board (TDB), under Department of Science and Technology (DST), the Ministry of Science & Technology (MoS&T), signed an agreement with Vijai Marine Services Private Limited (VMSPL), Goa for the “Smart Sea Project by Vijai Autonomous Craft for Environment (VACE)”.
- What? Smart Sea Project by VACE: 20-passenger electric boat
- Agreement? TDB-DST with VMSPL (Goa) under IC-CIR&D
- Partners? Canadian: ACEL Power Inc (electric propulsion)
- Vessel? FRP hull (IRS certified), electric motors, battery systems
- Objectives? Reduce emissions, noise; green waterways
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About Smart Sea Project by VACE:
Framework: The project is supported under the Indo-Canada Collaborative Industrial Research and Development Programme (IC-CIR&D), a joint initiative of DST and National Research Council (NRC), Canada, and Global Affairs Canada.
Purpose: The project aims to develop and demonstrate a 20-passenger electric boat, supporting Government of India (GOI)’s goals of clean waterways, reduced fossil fuel use, and sustainable tourism.
Features: Under the agreement, VMSPL will build an Indian Register of Shipping (IRS)-certified lightweight Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) electric boat, fitted with electric propulsion, batteries, and a digital control system by ACEL Power Inc.
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