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Indian LPG Ship Docks Safely Amid West Asia Tensions, Boosting Supply

The India-flagged LPG tanker Green Asha has safely docked at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Navi Mumbai, delivering 15,400 tonnes of cooking gas to bolster domestic supplies. Its arrival comes amid ongoing monitoring of the tense Persian Gulf region by Indian ministries, with another vessel, Green Sanvi, expected to follow soon. The improved maritime situation has allowed the government to increase gas allocation to fertilizer plants by 5%. Indian authorities report all seafarers are safe, port operations are normal, and over 1,800 crew members have been repatriated from the Gulf.

Key Points: Indian LPG Ship Arrives Safely, Easing Gas Supply Concerns

  • LPG ship arrives safely at Mumbai port
  • Another vessel expected soon
  • Gas allocation to fertilizer plants increased
  • Over 1,800 seafarers repatriated
  • Port operations across India normal
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Another ship with 15,400 tonnes of LPG arrives from Gulf

An India-flagged LPG carrier reaches Mumbai port safely, augmenting cooking gas supplies. Government increases gas allocation to fertilizer plants.

"All Indian seafarers in the region are safe, and no incident involving Indian-flagged vessels has been reported - Ministry of Ports and Shipping"

New Delhi, April 9

India-flagged merchant ship Green Asha, which crossed the Strait of Hormuz on April 5, has safely reached Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday with its cargo of 15,400 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, according to an official statement.

The arrival of the tanker has come at a crucial time to augment cooking gas supplies in the country amid the West Asia crisis. The has moored at JNPA's liquid berth operated by Bharat Petroleum and Indian Oil.

Another India-flagged LPG vessel, Green Sanvi, had crossed the Strait on April 6 and is expected to reach India soon.

Meanwhile, with the improved situation, more LNG cargoes are also expected to arrive, which has enabled the government to increase the overall gas allocation to fertiliser plants by 5 per cent to reach approximately 95 per cent of their six-month average consumption.

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian Missions, continues to actively monitor the evolving situation in the Persian Gulf region.

All Indian seafarers in the region are safe, and no incident involving Indian-flagged vessels has been reported in the past 24 hours, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Ports and Shipping.

The Directorate General of Shipping continues to closely monitor developments in the tense region, in coordination with ship owners, Recruitment and Placement Service License (RPSL) agencies and Indian Missions, the statement said.

The DG Shipping Control Room has handled 5,647 calls and 12,043 emails since activation, including 166 calls and 317 emails in the past 24 hours.

DG Shipping has facilitated the safe repatriation of over 1,803 Indian seafarers so far, including 49 in the past 24 hours from various locations across the Gulf region.

Port operations across India continue normally with no congestion reported. State Maritime Boards of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry have confirmed smooth functioning.

The Ministry continues to coordinate closely with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian Missions and maritime stakeholders to ensure the welfare of Indian seafarers and uninterrupted maritime operations, the statement added.

- IANS

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Sarah B
While the safe arrival is a relief, I hope the focus remains on the welfare of our seafarers. Over 1800 repatriated is a big number. Their safety in that tense region is paramount.
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Vikram M
Good to see Indian-flagged vessels managing the supply chain. The 5% increase in gas for fertiliser plants is also a positive spin-off. Hope this keeps crop production costs stable for our farmers.
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Priya S
My mother was worried about gas cylinder shortages. This news will put many aunties' minds at ease! The control room handling thousands of calls shows the scale of the effort. Well done to the teams involved.
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Rohit P
Respectfully, while the coordination is good, we need a long-term strategy to reduce dependence on volatile regions for energy. This crisis is a wake-up call to fast-track domestic alternatives and strategic reserves.
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Karthik V
Smooth port operations across multiple states is key. Any bottleneck there would undo all this effort. Kudos to the maritime boards for keeping things running. Hope the 'Green Sanvi' arrives safely too.

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