Contract Signed with Shoft Shipyard Private Limited for 04 X 500T Self Propelled Fuel Barges for Indian Navy
A
contract for construction of 04 X 500T Self Propelled Fuel Barges was concluded
with Shoft Shipyard Private Limited, Thane (MSME Shipyard) on 2 March
2026.
These
barges are the proud flag bearers of ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar
Bharat’ initiatives of the government 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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