Indian Navy signs contract with Shoft Shipyard for four 500T Self-Propelled Fuel Barges

Exam-focused facts from the 6 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Indian Navy concluded a contract on 02 Mar 2026 with M/s Shoft Shipyard Private Limited, Thane (MSME Shipyard) for construction of 04 X 500T Self Propelled Fuel Barges.
The barges will be built under the Classification Rules of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).
Their primary role is replenishment of fuel to ships and submarines in harbour and at anchorage.
The project supports Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives and aligns with Maritime India Vision 2030.