The Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has enhanced its fleet with the addition of the LPG carrier, Sahyadri, bolstering India’s self-sufficiency in transporting essential energy cargo. This Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC), built in South Korea, measures 225 meters in length and 36 meters in width, boasting an LPG capacity of 82,000 cubic meters.
With this latest acquisition, SCI now operates a total of 57 vessels, increasing its deadweight tonnage to 5.2 million tonnes. Sahyadri, named after a mountain range in western India, will mainly service routes between the Persian Gulf and Indian ports, ensuring a steady supply of LPG. Another VLGC is anticipated to be added to the fleet later this financial year, to be named Shivalik.
This strategic acquisition aligns with the Indian government’s initiatives to reduce reliance on foreign shipping for vital cargo. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, emphasized that expanding the fleet is a crucial step toward achieving a more self-reliant maritime sector. With Sahyadri now in service, India moves closer to its 2047 vision of becoming a prominent maritime nation in global trade.
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