Second Missile Cum Ammunition Barge, Yard 76 LSAM8 was launched by Cmde G Ravi, Warship Production Superintendent Visakhapatnam on 18 Aug 2023 at Guttenadeevi, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh (launch site of M/s Secon Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd). With all major and auxiliary equipment/ systems sourced from indigenous manufacturers, this Barge is proud flag bearer of Makein India initiative of MOD. Contract for construction of 08 x MCA Barge was concluded with M/s Secon Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd, Visakhapatnam, a MSME, in consonance with Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives of GOI. This Barge is being built with a service life of 30 years. The availability of MCA Barges will 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.
