Indian Navy 8th MCA Barge: The Indian Navy officially added its eighth Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) barge, LSAM 11 (Yard 79), during a ceremony at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai today. Commodore Rajesh Bargoti, Commanding Officer of the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, was the chief guest at the event.
With the delivery of LSAM 11, SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd, a Visakhapatnam-based MSME shipyard, has fulfilled its contract to supply all eight MCA Barges to the Indian Navy. The contract, signed on February 19, 2021, has now been successfully completed.
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Indian Navy 8th MCA Barge
These barges were designed in India by SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd, working with an Indian ship design firm. Their design was rigorously tested for seaworthiness at the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) in Visakhapatnam. Built to meet Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) standards and naval requirements, the barges ensure high reliability in operations.
The MCA Barges reflect the Indian Navy’s support for the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives, promoting local shipbuilding and empowering MSMEs. According to Ministry of Defence, 7 of these barges are already in service, improving the Navy’s efficiency by enabling the transport and handling of ammunition and supplies for ships at jetties and in outer harbours.
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The addition of LSAM 11 strengthens the Indian Navy’s logistics capabilities, enhancing its operational readiness and maritime power.
