New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) India is advancing a roadmap to add 62 vessels in FY2026–27 backed by a investment of Rs 51,383 crore, creating an additional 2.85 million gross tonnage (GT) capacity, according to the government.In a push towards self-reliance in the maritime sector, a high-level inter-ministerial review meeting on the Strait of Hormuz situation pivoted to accelerating India’s shipping capabilities, with a renewed focus on building a robust, future-ready maritime ecosystem.Ministe…
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New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Amid rising global supply concerns due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, India has emerged as one of the countries maintaining steady maritime movement through the crucial route. Despite tensions triggered by the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, several Indian vessels have successfully navigated the narrow passage, which is vital for global oil and gas trade.Since February 28, at least eight Indian-linked ships have crossed the Strai…
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Two Indian LPG carriers, BW TYR and BW ELM, carrying a combined LPG cargo of about 94,000 metric tonnes, have safely transited the Gulf region and are moving towards Indian shores. BW TYR is proceeding towards Mumbai with an expected time of arrival on 31st March, while BW ELM is en route to New Mangalore with an expected arrival date of 1st April, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on Sunday.All necessary measures have bee…
Bhuj, March 18 (IANS) The Indian‑flagged crude oil tanker, ‘Jag Laadki’, has safely arrived at Adani Ports’ Mundra terminal in Gujarat, carrying approximately 80,886 metric tonnes of crude oil sourced from the United Arab Emirates.The vessel was loaded at Fujairah Port and berthed here on Wednesday, port officials confirmed.’Jag Laadki’ measures 274.19 metres in length overall with a beam of 50.04 metres, a deadweight tonnage of around 1,64,716 tonnes and a gross tonnage of about 84,73…