New Delhi, Delhi, 3rd of March, 2026 : A contract for construction of 04 X 500T Self Propelled Fuel Barges has been concluded with M/s Shoft Shipyard Private Limited, Thane (MSME Shipyard) on 02 Mar 2026.
These Barges are the proud flag bearers of “Make in India” and “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” initiatives of the Govt of India and will be built under the Classification Rules of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).
The primary role of these barges will be replenishment of fuel to ships and submarines in harbour and at anchorage. With this contract, Indian Navy continues to encourage and bolster the growth of MSME Shipyards thereby contributing immensely towards the domestic shipbuilding ecosystem in line with Maritime India Vision 2030.
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