Delivery of second ACTCM barge, LSAM 16 (YARD 126)

New Delhi: The contract for the construction and delivery of Eleven Ammunition Barges was concluded with Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane, an MSME, in consonance with “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” initiatives of the Government of India. 

The Second Barge of the series LSAM 16 (Yard 126) was delivered to Indian Navy on 06 Sep 23in presence of Cmde MV Raj Krishna, CoY(Mbi).

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The Barge has been built under the classification rules of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) with a service life of 30 years. With all major and auxiliary equipment/ systems sourced from indigenous manufacturers, the Barge is proud flag bearer of “Make in India” initiatives of Ministry of Defence.

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Induction of ACTCM Barge will provide impetus to operational commitments of IN by facilitating Transportation, Embarkation and Disembarkation of articles / ammunition to IN Ships both alongside jetties and at outer harbours.

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