Chennai, 28 Oct 2026: Launching of first Sullage Barge (Yard 142), Keel Laying of third Sullage Barge (Yard 144), and Keel Laying of first Bottom Opening Dumb Barge (Yard 148) were held on 26 Oct 2026 at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane. Chief Gu est for the Launching and Keel Laying Ceremony was RAdm Kapil Mehta, Assistant Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition (ACWP&A).
The contract for construction of Four 300T Sullage Barge and Three Bottom Opening Dumb Barge was concluded with M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane, an MSME Shipyard, in Nov 2024 and Jan 2026 respectively. These Barges have been indige nously designed and built by the shipyard in collaboration with an Indian Ship Design firm and Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) respectively. The Barges will aid in operations of Indian Navy platforms and compliance with MARPOL regulations. These Barges are proud flag bearers of Make in India and Aatmanir bhar Bharat initiatives of Govt of India.