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India's LPG Shipment Arrives Amid West Asia Tensions; Diplomatic Talks Progress

The Indian LPG carrier Shivalik has arrived at Mundra Port carrying 46,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, with portions destined for Mundra and Mangalore. A shipping ministry official confirmed priority berthing for the vessel and noted the safe passage of other Indian tankers carrying crude oil and LPG. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized direct dialogue with Tehran as the effective strategy for ensuring maritime traffic through the critical Strait of Hormuz. He indicated these diplomatic efforts are already yielding practical results, as evidenced by the recent safe passage of energy shipments.

Key Points: India Secures LPG Shipment, Engages Iran on Strait of Hormuz

  • Major LPG delivery reaches Mundra Port
  • Diplomatic engagement with Iran on Strait of Hormuz
  • All Indian seafarers reported safe in Persian Gulf
  • Further shipments of crude oil and LPG en route to India
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Gujarat: Cargo Vessel Shivalik arrives with 46,000 MT LPG; 20,000 MT to unload at Mundra, 26,000 MT at Mangalore

Indian vessel Shivalik delivers 46,000 MT LPG. Officials confirm safe seafarers and ongoing diplomatic talks with Iran to secure vital shipping routes.

"Certainly, from India's perspective, it is better that we reason and we coordinate and we get a solution than we don't. - S Jaishankar"

Kachchh, March 16

Indian LPG carrier Shivalik, carrying a total of 46,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, reached Mundra Port on Monday evening. Of this, 20,000 MT will be unloaded at Mundra, while the remaining 26,000 MT is scheduled for Mangalore.

The vessel is carrying the liquid LPG ordered by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL).

Earlier today, addressing the Inter Ministerial briefing on Recent Developments in West Asia in New Delhi, Special Secretary at the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, said that documentation and priority berthing have been arranged at the port to ensure no delay in the discharge of cargo of the Shivalik today.

The Shipping Ministry official further said that another Indian vessel carrying LPG, 'Nanda Devi', will arrive tomorrow.

The Indian-flagged vessel, 'Jag Laadki', which sailed from the UAE, carrying about 81,000 tonnes of Murban crude oil, is safely en route to India, Sinha said. The official said that all Indian seafarers in the Persian Gulf area are safe and no incident has been reported in the last 24 hours.

Consequently, there are now 22 Indian-flagged vessels remaining in the Persian Gulf, carrying a total of 611 seafarers.

Earlier, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar championed direct dialogue with Tehran as the most efficient method for resuming maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, as India seeks to protect its energy security amidst intensifying tensions in West Asia.

In an interview with the Financial Times UK, the Union Minister stated that New Delhi is currently engaging with Iran to facilitate the reopening of the vital waterway, which handles nearly 20 per cent of global oil trade.

He noted that these discussions are "already yielding some results," suggesting that India finds it more effective to "reason and coordinate" with Tehran rather than disengage.

"Certainly, from India's perspective, it is better that we reason and we coordinate and we get a solution than we don't. While this is a welcome development, there is continuing conversation because there is continued work on that," Jaishankar said.

The Minister highlighted the recent passage of Shivalik and Nanda Devi as a practical success of this diplomatic strategy. The tankers, carrying approximately 92,712 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone living in Mangalore, this is reassuring news. Timely delivery of LPG is essential, especially with the summer demand. Appreciate the coordination by the ports ministry to arrange priority berthing.
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Arjun K
EAM Jaishankar's approach of direct dialogue with Tehran makes perfect sense. In a volatile region, quiet diplomacy often works better than public posturing. Glad it's yielding results for our energy security.
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Priyanka N
While this is positive, we must accelerate our shift to renewable energy. Relying on shipments through the Strait of Hormuz will always be a strategic vulnerability. Let's invest more in solar and biogas for cooking.
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Vikram M
Shivalik, Nanda Devi, Jag Laadki... great to see our ships with Indian names carrying vital cargo. It's a matter of national pride and strategic necessity to have a strong merchant navy. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
The logistics are impressive – 46,000 MT split between Mundra and Mangalore. This shows good planning by IOCL. Hope the 'Nanda Devi' arrives smoothly tomorrow as well. Efficient port operations are key.

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