INS Ambuda (Literally means Cloud)[1] is a self-propelled water carrier barge built by Vipul shipyard Ltd (a subsidiary of ABG Shipyard Ltd) in Surat, Gujarat for the Indian Navy.

The barge is powered by two Caterpillar engines with a total output of 1,800 brake horsepower (1,300 kW) and has a top speed of 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph).

Ambuda has accommodation for 20 crew members and a galley or corridor kitchen facility.

It has tank gauging systems, fire fighting equipment and carries a rigid inflatable boat.

35823)[3] is one of the five water barges built by Vipul Shipyard as per the contract concluded in February 2006.