LNG carrier Disha safely transits Strait of Hormuz, to reach Dahej port on June 18: Shipping Ministry
New Delhi, June 15
Director of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Opesh Kumar Sharma, on Monday said that LNG carrier Disha, managed by a Shipping Corporation of India-led consortium, has safely transited the Strait of Hormuz and is carrying 62,370 metric tonnes of LNG cargo to India.
Speaking in Delhi, Sharma said the vessel is expected to arrive at Dahej port in Gujarat on June 18.
"As we speak now, LNG carrier Disha, managed by a Shipping Corporation of India-led consortium, has safely transited the Strait of Hormuz, and she is carrying 62,370 metric tonnes of LNG cargo. The vessel is supposed to enter Dahej on coming to India, likely on the 18th," Sharma said.
He said the Ministry, through the Directorate General of Shipping, remains in continuous coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian missions abroad, shipping companies and other stakeholders.
"The Ministry, through the Directorate General of Shipping, remains in continuous coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian missions abroad, and shipping companies and other relevant stakeholders to ensure safety and welfare of Indian seafarers and provide all assistance," he said.
Sharma further informed that the control room set up by the Ministry has handled over 12,700 calls and more than 28,000 emails since its activation.
"The control room has handled 12,737 calls and more than 28,299 emails since activation. In the last 96 hours, a total of 406 calls and 784 emails have been received from seafarers, their families, and maritime stakeholders," he said.
He added that the Ministry has facilitated the safe repatriation of more than 3,587 Indian seafarers so far, including 50 in the last 96 hours.
"The Ministry, through the Directorate General of Shipping, has facilitated the safe repatriation of more than 3,587 Indian seafarers so far, including 50 in the last 96 hours. Port operations across India remain normal and no congestion has been reported," Sharma said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally some good news! With the tension in the Gulf region, every safe transit feels like a relief. Our seafarers are real heroes – working in such difficult conditions. Kudos to all involved in securing this passage. 🙏
Interesting that they're coordinating with MEA and missions abroad. This shows how interconnected geopolitics and energy are. Glad to see the system works, but we should also invest in alternative routes and domestic production.
Good coordination, but 3,587 repatriated seafarers in total? That's a lot. Many must be stuck abroad due to the situation. Hope the Ministry continues to support them. The 62,370 MT LNG will definitely ease pressure at Dahej.
First time hearing about the control room handling 12,737 calls – that's impressive. But I'm curious: are they just responding or actually solving problems? Transparency would help build trust. Still, a safe transit is a win.
Energy security ka maamla hai – important for our economy. The Strait of Hormuz is always dicey. Hope the Ministry keeps monitoring other vessels too. And yes, seafarers' families must be anxious; glad they're in touch.
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