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Indian LPG Carrier Nanda Devi Arrives Safely in Gujarat After Hormuz Transit

The Indian LPG carrier Nanda Devi has successfully arrived at Vadinar port in Gujarat carrying 46,500 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas. This marks the second such vessel to arrive safely after transiting the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz this week, following the arrival of the Shivalik. The safe passage was facilitated by coordination between the Indian Ministry, the Shipping Corporation of India, and assistance from the Indian and Iranian navies. The operation helps address global LPG supply concerns amid ongoing regional tensions.

Key Points: Indian LPG Ship Arrives Safely After Hormuz Strait Transit

  • Safe transit through Strait of Hormuz
  • 46,500 MT LPG delivery
  • Second such carrier this week
  • Indian & Iranian naval assistance
  • Ship-to-ship transfer at Vadinar
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Indian vessel Nanda Devi, carrying 46,500 MT LPG, arrives at Gujarat's Vadinar port after safe transit through Hormuz Strait

Indian vessel Nanda Devi delivers 46,500 MT of LPG to Gujarat's Vadinar port after a safe passage through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

"Vessel transited the Hormuz safely... This will help in the worldwide crisis of LPG. - Chief Officer, Nanda Devi"

Gandhinagar, March 17

Indian LPG carrier Nanda Devi on Tuesday arrived at the Vadinar port in Gujarat's Jamnagar, carrying 46,500 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas for ship-to-ship transfer at the anchorage.

The ship-to-ship transfer of LPG from mother vessel MT Nanda Devi to daughter vessel MT BW Birch will commence today.

Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman of the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), went on board the vessel to facilitate and interacted with the captain and crew of Nanda Devi.

This is the second LPG carrier that arrived in India after successfully passing through the Strait of Hormuz. On Monday evening, the Indian carrier LPG Shivalik, carrying a total of 46,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, had arrived at the Mudra Port. Of this, 20,000 MT will be unloaded at Mundra, while the remaining 26,000 MT is scheduled for Mangalore.

Earlier, the Chief Officer of the Nanda Devi vessel said that the initiative was taken by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and the Shipping Corporation of India, with the Indian and Iranian navies providing the necessary assistance to cross the Strait of Hormuz.

"I would like to thank everyone who was involved in this operation of crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative was taken by the Indian Ministry, Shipping Corporation of India, with the help of the Indian Navy and the Iranian Navy. Vessel transmitted the Hormuz safely, now it is enroute to Kandla, Gujarat and will be serving a huge amount of LPG, 46,000 metric tonnes. This will help in the worldwide crisis of LPG. We will continue to serve the LPG in future also," he said.

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, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in the Shipping Ministry said in an interministerial briefing on Monday. 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.

- ANI

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Sarah B
This is a significant logistical operation. The coordination between ministries, port authorities, and even the Iranian navy shows how critical diplomacy is for trade. Hope the prices see some stabilization now.
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Rohit P
Good to hear our sailors are safe. That's the most important thing. My mummy was worried about LPG cylinder prices going up again last month. Hopefully this shipment helps keep things steady. 🙏
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Priya S
While the safe transit is commendable, I hope the authorities are also focusing on long-term solutions. We need to reduce dependency on such volatile regions by boosting domestic production and alternative energy sources.
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Michael C
The sheer scale is impressive - 46,500 MT! That's a lot of cooking gas for Indian households. Efficient ship-to-ship transfer at Vadinar shows our port infrastructure is handling it well.
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Kavya N
Shoutout to the crew of Nanda Devi and all the seafarers in the Gulf! It's not an easy job, especially with the current tensions. Their work keeps our homes running. Stay safe!

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