Navy signs contract with Thane MSME shipyard for three 200-tonne barges
The Indian Navy concluded a contract on 16 January 2026 with Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, an MSME shipyard in Thane, for three 200-tonne Bottom Opening Non-Propelled Barges.
Summary
The Indian Navy's contract with Suryadipta Projects Private Limited, Thane, covers construction and delivery of three 200T Bottom Opening Non-Propelled Barges, announced on 19 January 2026. The barges will be built under the classification rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) as part of Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The Navy said the order supports MSME shipyards and the domestic shipbuilding ecosystem in line with Maritime India Vision 2030.
Key facts
- Contract date
- 16 January 2026
- Shipyard
- Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane (MSME)
- Order
- 3 × 200-tonne Bottom Opening Non-Propelled Barges
- Classification
- Indian Register of Shipping rules
- Policy link
- Maritime India Vision 2030
Practice MCQs 1 questions
In January 2026 the Indian Navy contracted an MSME shipyard in Thane to build what?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Three 200-tonne Bottom Opening Non-Propelled Barges
PIB (Defence): the contract with Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane, is for 3 × 200T Bottom Opening Non-Propelled Barges.