Gujarat’s Kandla Port braces for the arrival of SCI’s Nanda Devi today, laden with LPG from Qatar. The vessel’s journey through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday highlights India’s resilient maritime logistics amid escalating Middle East tensions.
Just a day earlier, Shivalik berthed at nearby Mundra with a hefty 45-46 thousand tons of the same cargo. Combined, Nanda Devi and Shivalik transport over 92,700 metric tons of LPG, critical for domestic needs.
Ministry officials, including Special Secretary Rajesh Kumar Sinha, updated stakeholders that the tankers safely exited the chokepoint into international waters. No disruptions reported for the 611 Indian crew members aboard 22 vessels in the western Gulf area.
Adding to the fleet’s successes, Jag Ladki departs UAE waters with 81,000 tons of crude bound for Mundra, crew intact. The Hormuz Strait’s role as a conduit for one-fifth of world energy trade amplifies the stakes, prompting round-the-clock surveillance.
In a proactive move, major ports offer concessions on docking fees and storage to aid carriers. These developments signal stability in fuel imports, bolstering energy security as India navigates global uncertainties.