LAUNCH OF YARD 142, AND KEEL LAYING OF YARD 144 AND 148

October 27, 2026

Ministry of Defence

प्रविष्टि तिथि: 27 OCT 2026 6:40PM by PIB Delhi

Launching of first Sullage Barge (Yard 142), Keel Laying of third Sullage Barge (Yard 144), and Keel Laying of first Bottom Opening Dumb Barge (Yard148) were held on 26 Oct 2026 at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane. Chief Guest 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 indigenously 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 Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives of Govt of India.