Indian-flagged crude oil tanker Jag Laadki has successfully arrived at Mundra Port in Gujarat, marking a significant addition to the country’s energy imports amid rising tensions in West Asia.
The vessel docked at the port carrying approximately 80,886 metric tonnes of crude oil, sourced from the United Arab Emirates and loaded at Fujairah Port.
Measuring 274.19 metres in length with a beam of 50.04 metres, the tanker has a deadweight tonnage of around 164,716 tonnes and a gross tonnage of approximately 84,735 tonnes.
Earlier, two Indian-flagged LPG carriers – MT Shivalik and MT Nanda Devi – safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz before arriving in India on March 16 and 17, carrying a combined 92,712 metric tonnes of LPG.
To safeguard maritime trade and national interests, India continues to maintain a naval presence in the region under Operation Sankalp, aimed at ensuring the safety of key shipping routes and vessels.
The Directorate General of Shipping is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with ship owners, Recruitment and Placement Service License (RPSL) agencies, and Indian missions in the region. The Union Shipping Minister is also actively overseeing developments.
To ensure smooth maritime operations, the government is working closely with ports, shipping lines and logistics stakeholders to minimise disruptions. Ports have been advised to extend relief measures where necessary, including concessions on anchorage, berth hire and storage charges.
(ANI)
