The Induction Ceremony was presided over by Cmde Nadella Ramana, GMR, ND(Mbi).
The
contract for building 11 X ACTCM Barge was signed between MoD and M/s Suryadipta
Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane on 05 Mar 21. Induction of these Barges would
provide impetus to operational commitments of IN by
facilitating Transportation, Embarkation and Disembarkation of articles/
ammunition to IN Ships both
alongside jetties and at outer harbours.
These Barges are indigenously designed and built under
relevant Naval Rules and Regulation of Indian Register of Shipping. The model
testing of the Barge during the design stage was undertaken at Naval Science
and Technological Laboratory, Visakhapatnam.
These Barges are proud flag bearers of Make
in India initiative of Government of India.