500T Fuel Barges
Indian Navy › Procurement
Harbour and anchorage fuel replenishment barges for naval logistics support
Budget
Contract value not publicly disclosed
Timeline
2026–2029
Sector
Indian Navy
Indigenisation
PROCUREMENT TIMELINE
AON
AON
Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.
RFI
RFI
Request for Information — industry capability survey.
RFP
RFP
Request for Proposal — detailed tender issued to vendors.
ToC
ToC
Transfer of Technology clause negotiations.
CNC
CNC
Contract Negotiation Committee finalises terms.
Contract
Contract
Contract signed with selected vendor(s).
Dev/Trial
Dev/Trial
CURRENTDevelopment, integration and user trials.
Induction
Induction
INTEL SIGNALS
Contract for four 500T self-propelled fuel barges was concluded with Shoft Shipyard on 02 Mar 2026 under Make in India framing.
RECENT INTELLIGENCE
PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pipeline Status
Stage 6/7
Contract Signed
Estimated Budget
Contract value not publicly disclosed
Financial Outlay
Target Timeline
2026–2029
Operational Target
Armed Service
Indian Navy
85% Indigenous
04 x 500T Self-Propelled Fuel Barges is currently at Stage 6 of 7 in the Indian defence procurement procedure (Contract Signed). Harbour and anchorage fuel replenishment barges for naval logistics support
The allocated budget outlay for 500T Fuel Barges is estimated at Contract value not publicly disclosed.
The program schedule indicates 2026–2029.
500T Fuel Barges is developed in coordination with vendors: Shoft Shipyard Pvt Ltd, Indian Navy.
500T Fuel Barges targets an indigenous content of 85%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
CONTENDERS / VENDORS
Shoft Shipyard Pvt Ltd · Indian Navy
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