Launch of the Tenth Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 24 (Yard 134)

The tenth Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 24 (Yard 134), was launched on March 26, 2025, at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane. The launching ceremony was graced by Cmde Rahul Jagat, SPS, Submarine Overseeing Team (SOT), Mumbai. The contract for building eleven such Barges was awarded to M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd on March 5, 2021. These indigenously designed and built vessels play a crucial role in strengthening the Indian Navy’s logistics and operational capabilities.

Key Highlights

Project Overview

• The ACTCM Barge, LSAM 24 (Yard 134), is the tenth vessel under a contract for eleven such Barges.
• It was constructed by M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane, a Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise (MSME) shipyard.
• The contract was finalized on March 5, 2021.

Indigenous Design & Collaboration

• Designed in collaboration with an Indian Ship Design firm.
• Certified by the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).
• Model testing was conducted at Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam to assess seaworthiness.

Operational Significance

• The nine previously delivered barges are actively supporting the Indian Navy’s operational needs.
• These barges are designed to transport ammunition, torpedoes, and missiles, ensuring efficient logistics for naval operations.

Make in India & Aatmanirbhar Bharat Initiative

• These Barges exemplify India’s commitment to self-reliance in defense manufacturing.
• Developed under the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat programs, they reinforce domestic shipbuilding expertise.

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	Launch of the Tenth Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 24 (Yard 134)
Barge Name & Yard No.	LSAM 24 (Yard 134)
Launch Date	March 26, 2025
Location	M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane
Chief Guest	Cmde Rahul Jagat, SPS, SOT, Mumbai
Total Barges in Contract	11
Barges Delivered So Far	9
Contract Awarded	On March 5, 2021
Design Certification	Indian Register of Shipping (IRS)
Testing Facility	NSTL, Visakhapatnam
Significance	Enhances Indian Navy’s logistics and self-reliance
Government Initiative	Make in India & Aatmanirbhar Bharat