Two Indian LPG carriers, BW TYR and BW ELM, are currently transporting a total of about 94,000 metric tonnes of LPG towards Indian shores. BW TYR is heading to Mumbai and is expected to arrive on March 31st, while BW ELM is en route to New Mangalore with an expected arrival date of April 1st, as per the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
All necessary safety measures have been implemented to protect Indian vessels and seafarers in the Gulf region. Currently, there are 18 Indian-flagged vessels with 485 Indian seafarers in the western Persian Gulf area. The Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) is actively monitoring the situation in coordination with relevant authorities.
The DG Shipping Control Room is operational 24×7 and has handled numerous calls and emails. Over 942 Indian seafarers have been safely repatriated, including four in the last 24 hours. Port operations across India are running smoothly without any reported congestion, with State Maritime Boards confirming normal functioning in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry.
The Ministry of Ports and Shipping is working closely with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian Missions, and maritime stakeholders to ensure the welfare of seafarers and uninterrupted maritime operations. Continuous communication is being maintained with the Indian community in the region to provide assistance and ensure their well-being.
