Launch of Second Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA Barge) for The Indian Navy
The second Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge, Yard 76 (LSAM 8) was launched for The Indian Navy by Cmde G Ravi, Warship Production Superintendent (Visakhapatnam) on 18 Aug 23 at Guttenadeevi, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh (launch site of M/s SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd).
The Barge is equipped with all major and auxiliary equipment/systems sourced from indigenous manufacturers, this Barge is proud flag bearer of “Make in India” initiative of the Ministry of Defence.
Contract for the construction of 08 x MCA Barge was concluded with M/s SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd, Visakhapatnam, a MSME, in consonance with “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” initiatives of the Government of India.
This Barge is being built with a service life of 30 years. The availability of MCA Barges will provide impetus to the Operational commitments of IN by facilitating Transportation, Embarkation, and Disembarkation of articles/ammunition to IN Ships both alongside jetties and at outer harbours.
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