Cmde V Pravin, AWPS (Mbi) launched the Third Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 17 (Yard 127) on October 27, 23 at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane.
With all major and auxiliary equipment/systems acquired from Indian producers, this Barge is a proud supporter of the Ministry of Defence's "Make in India" project.
In accordance with the Government of India's "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" programs, a contract for the building and delivery of 11 x Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge was signed with M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane, an MSME.
Two barges were successfully delivered by the MSME shipyard. These barges are being constructed in accordance with the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) classification criteria.
The availability of ACTCM Barges would boost the Indian Navy's operational obligations by enabling the embarkation and disembarkation of articles/munitions to Indian Navy ships beside jetties and at outer harbours.
Source : PIB