Draft:Navalt Solar and Electric Boats

Navalt is an Indian marine technology, shipbuilding, and engineering company based in Kochi, India.

History
Navalt, formerly known as Navalt Solar and Electric Boats, embarked on its journey in 2013, marking its establishment and initial strides in the eco-marine tech industry. It was founded by Sandith Thandasherry with technology collaboration with Alternative Energies (France) and EVE Systems (France).

The year 2017 proved monumental for Navalt as they unveiled India's first solar ferry, named Aditya, to promote sustainable marine solution in public transport.



In 2019 the company received the Efficient Solutions award by the Solar Impulse Foundation, recognising their contributions to efficient, sustainable solutions in the field.

In 2020, Navalt's Aditya gained global acclaim by winning the Gustave Trouvé Award for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating.

Projects

 * Aditya - India's first solar ferry delivered in 2017
 * Srav solar fishing boat - World's first solar sea going fishing boat, delivered in 2022
 * Barracuda - Fastest electric boat in India, completed in 2023
 * Indra - India's largest solar boat delivered in 2023

Awards

 * Winner of the Gussies Award for the Best Electric Work boat in the World 2022
 * Winner of the First Gussies Award for the Best Electric Ferry in the World 2020 in memory of Gustave Trouvé
 * Solar Impulse Foundation Efficient Solution Label as a profitable and eco-friendly solution
 * Listed in the Significant Small Ships in the World 2017,
 * FICCI Best R&D Project that can be scaled up (Catapult Award) 2017