Tuticorin - V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, Tuticorin has become the first port in India to be accredited with the ISO 50001:2018 Certification for Energy Management System, marking a significant milestone in the Port's commitment to energy efficiency and sustainable port operations.

ISO 50001:2018 focuses on the systematic management of major energy-consuming areas, including cargo-handling equipment, lighting systems, buildings and HVAC systems, pumps, workshops and maintenance facilities. The system encompasses energy consumption and losses, preventive maintenance, operational controls, energy monitoring and metering, renewable-energy systems such as solar and wind power, electric vehicles . . .