India-Bound LNG Carrier Sails Safely Out Of Hormuz

NEW DELHI-The Malta-flagged LNG carrier DISHA, managed by a consortium led by the Shipping Corporation of India, has safely transited the Strait of Hormuz with a cargo of 62,370 metric tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) bound for Dahej in Gujarat, according to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.

The vessel is expected to reach India on June 18.

The Ministry said the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) remains in continuous coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian missions abroad, shipping companies and other stakeholders to ensure the safety and welfare of Indian seafarers amid the ongoing regional conflict.

According to the Ministry, the DG Shipping control room received 406 calls and 784 emails from seafarers, their families and maritime stakeholders during the last 96 hours.

Since its activation following the Iran conflict, the control room has handled 12,737 calls and more than 28,299 emails.

The Directorate General of Shipping has also facilitated the safe repatriation of more than 3,587 Indian seafarers, including 50 during the last 96 hours from locations across the Gulf region.

The Ministry said port operations across India continue to function normally, with no congestion reported. (IANS)