Another LPG tanker arrives in India. How much fuel do the ships carry?

In good news, another vessel carrying LPG arrived in India, crossing the key Strait of Hormuz, on Tuesday evening. Tanker Nanda Devi has reached Vadinar Port in Gujarat, becoming the second vessel to cross the conflict zone in two days.

On Monday, LPG tanker Shivalik reached Mundra Port. While Nanda Devi carries over 47,000 metric tons of LPG, Shivalik carries 46,000 metric tons of LPG. Together, the two vessels have arrived carrying almost 90,000 metric tons of LPG, which could provide significant relief amid the crisis.

As for Shivalik, the vessel is at Mundra port, where advance paperwork and prioritised cargo unloading arrangements are being carried out.

Rajesh Kumar Sinha, special secretary in the Shipping Ministry, had earlier stated that  the Shivalik and Nanda Devi could arrive in India on March 16 and 17. It is expected that 24,000 metric tons will be sent to Tamil Nadu.

Earlier, the Chief Officer of the Nanda Devi vessel said that the initiative was taken by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and the Shipping Corporation of India, with the Indian and Iranian navies providing the necessary assistance to cross the Strait of Hormuz. "I would like to thank everyone who was involved in this operation of crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative was taken by the Indian Ministry, Shipping Corporation of India, with the help of the Indian Navy and the Iranian Navy. Vessel transmitted the Hormuz safely, now it is en route to Kandla, Gujarat and will be serving a huge amount of LPG, 46,000 metric tonnes. This will help in the worldwide crisis of LPG. We will continue to serve the LPG in future also," he said.

As per reports, there are 28 Indian-flagged ships with 611 sailors stranded in the region. One of them is "Jag Ladki," carrying about 80,800 tonnes of Murban crude oil from the United Arab Emirates. Authorities said all 22 Indian sailors on board were safe.