India Holds Launch and Keel Laying Ceremony for Naval Barges at M/s Suryadipta Projects in Thane

Key facts

• The launch of the first Sullage Barge (Yard 142), keel laying of the third Sullage Barge (Yard 144), and keel laying of the first Bottom Opening Dumb Barge (Yard 148) were held on October 26, 2026, at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane.
• RAdm Kapil Mehta, Assistant Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition (ACWP&A), served as the Chief Guest for the ceremony.
• Contracts for four 300T Sullage Barges and three Bottom Opening Dumb Barges were concluded with M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, an MSME Shipyard, in November 2024 and January 2026, respectively.
• The barges were indigenously designed and built by the shipyard in collaboration with an Indian Ship Design firm and the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).
• These barges are intended to aid in the operations of Indian Navy platforms and ensure compliance with MARPOL regulations.