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Major LPG Shipment Arrives in Gujarat, Ship-to-Ship Transfer Underway

The vessel MT Jag Vasant arrived at the Vadinar Terminal in Gujarat carrying over 47,000 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas. A ship-to-ship transfer operation to the daughter vessel Rose Gas has begun and is expected to take approximately 15 hours. The operation will split the cargo for delivery to multiple Indian ports. Meanwhile, Indian authorities confirmed the safety of all Indian-flagged ships and seafarers in the Gulf region.

Key Points: LPG Vessel Arrives at Vadinar for Ship-to-Ship Transfer

  • 47,180 MT LPG shipment arrives
  • Ship-to-Ship transfer at Vadinar
  • Operation to take 15 hours
  • Indian ships in Gulf region reported safe
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LPG vessel MT Jag Vasant arrives at Vadinar; ship-to-ship transfer to begin

A shipment of over 47,000 MT of LPG arrives at Vadinar Terminal. A 15-hour ship-to-ship transfer operation begins to ensure energy supply.

LPG vessel MT Jag Vasant arrives at Vadinar; ship-to-ship transfer to begin
"A ship-to-ship transfer will take place from it. - Sushil Kumar Singh"

Kachchh, March 28

A shipment of over 47,000 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas arrived at the Vadinar Terminal of DPA Kandla in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on Saturday.

The vessel, MT Jag Vasant, is set to transfer its cargo to another ship at anchorage through a Ship-to-Ship (STS) operation, maintaining resilience and reliability for un-interrupted energy supply chain.

Speaking to ANI, Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman of Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), said the vessel, MT Jag Vasant, arrived last night, and its daughter vessel, Rose Gas, arrived in Vadinar this morning.

"A vessel, MT Jag Vasant, carrying 47,180 metric tons of LPG, arrived in Vadinar last night. Its daughter vessel, Rose Gas, arrived in Vadinar at 7:30 this morning. A ship-to-ship transfer will take place from it," said Singh.

He further added that the ship-to-ship transfer operation will take approximately 15 hours and will be completed by tomorrow morning.

"Of the 47,180 metric tons, 17,100 metric tons will be loaded onto the daughter vessel. Rose Gas will arrive at Kandla Port, and the mother vessel, Jag Vasant, will carry the remaining quantity to Mumbai Port and New Mangalore Port. The operation will take approximately 15 hours. This ship-to-ship transfer will be completed by tomorrow morning," Singh added.

Earlier, speaking at a joint inter-ministerial briefing, Special Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Rajesh Kumar Sinha said authorities are closely monitoring the situation and maintaining coordination with various stakeholders.

"In the Gulf region, there has been no information in the last 24 hours regarding any incident involving Indian-flagged ships or Indian seafarers. All are safe," Sinha said.

He added that Indian ships operating in the Persian Gulf are also safe.

"In the Persian Gulf, there are 20 ships sailing under the Indian flag, with around 540 Indians onboard, and they are also safe," he said.

- ANI

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Priya S
The logistics are impressive! A 15-hour transfer operation for such a massive quantity shows real technical capability. Hope this keeps the prices stable. My mother was just complaining about the cylinder refill cost last week.
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Aman W
While the operation seems smooth, I wish the article gave more insight into the safety protocols during such ship-to-ship transfers. It's a risky maneuver, especially with flammable cargo. Safety of the crew should be the top priority.
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Sarah B
The reassurance about Indian seafarers' safety in the Gulf region is the most important part of this news. Glad to hear all are safe. Maritime security is no joke these days.
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Vikram M
Vadinar and Kandla are becoming major energy hubs. This is positive for Gujarat's economy and creates local jobs. More such infrastructure development is needed across our coastline.
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Kavya N
Efficient distribution to Mumbai and Mangalore ports from one shipment is smart logistics. Hope the benefits translate to the common person and don't just stay on the balance sheets of companies.

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