Indian LPG Tanker Shivalik Arrives Safely At Mundra With 45,000 Tonnes Cargo

New Delhi, March 16: The Indian-flagged LPG tanker Shivalik has safely arrived at Mundra Port after departing from Qatar with around 45,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), offering relief amid concerns over shipments through the sensitive Strait of Hormuz.

Earlier, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary at the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said during an inter-ministerial briefing that the vessel had successfully moved into open waters after crossing the strategic maritime route.

Two Indian-flagged LPG carriers — Shivalik and Nanda Devi — are transporting about 92,700 metric tonnes of LPG to India. Both vessels are owned by Shipping Corporation of India. While Shivalik docked at Mundra around 5 p.m., the tanker Nanda Devi is expected to reach Kandla Port early on Tuesday.

The government also confirmed that Indian seafarers operating in the Persian Gulf region remain safe, with no untoward incidents reported. According to official data, 22 Indian-flagged vessels with 611 seafarers are currently located west of the Strait of Hormuz.

Another vessel, Jag Laadki, carrying about 81,000 tonnes of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates, is also en route to Mundra. Authorities continue to monitor maritime traffic closely as the Strait of Hormuz — through which nearly 20% of global oil and gas exports pass — remains a critical shipping corridor.

Major ports across India are also tracking vessel movements and supporting cargo operations, including providing concessions on anchorage, berth hire, and storage charges to shipping lines and logistics stakeholders.