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Mumbai: The ministry of petroleum and natural gas on Wednesday identified 18 vessels trapped in war-torn Persian Gulf for speedy evacuation. According to the report submitted by directorate of shipping in Mumbai, five of these 18 vessels are Indian-flagged. These 18 vessels include four LPG carriers, three LNG carriers and 11 crude oil tankers. As per the report the ministry of ports, shipping & waterways (MoPSW), directorate of naval operations (DNO), the ministry of petroleum and natural gas ...Read More >
Nearly 1,800 Indian nationals have left Iran via Armenia and Azerbaijan since the start of the West Asia conflict, while two Indian-flagged carriers laden with 62,000 metric tonnes of LPG are expected to reach Indian ports this week after safely transiting the Strait of Hormuz, officials said on Monday. Indian nationals wishing to leave Iran have had to make their way to Armenia and Azerbaijan via land border crossings as Iranian airspace has been closed since the start of hostilities on Februa ...Read More >
Indian LPG tankers in Hormuz: India got some relief on Monday as two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers safely crossed the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz and continued their journey towards Indian ports. Officials said Green Sanvi is carrying 46,650 tonnes of cargo and is likely to reach an Indian port on April 7. Another ship, Green Asha, is carrying 15,500 tonnes and is expected to arrive on April 9. At a briefing, Mukesh Mangal, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways ...Read More >
New Delhi: Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers have safely crossed the war-hit Strait of Hormuz and are headed for Indian ports even as 16 other vessels remain stranded in the Persian Gulf, officials said Monday. LPG vessel Green Sanvi carrying 46,650 tonnes of LPG is scheduled to reach Indian port on April 7 while Green Asha with 15,500 tonnes of cargo is scheduled to touch Indian coast on April 9, said Mukesh Mangal, Additional Secretary in Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways at a news br ...Read More >
Mumbai: Two Indian-flagged LPG tankers, Green Sanvi and Green Asha, have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz. Green Sanvi, carrying 46,650 tonnes of LPG, will reach India on April 7. Green Asha, with 15,500 tonnes, is expected to arrive on April 9. Officials said operations remain safe despite tensions. Total Eight Tankers Cross So Far With this, eight Indian LPG tankers have now crossed the strait safely. Earlier, vessels like BW TYR, BW ELM, Pine Gas, Jag Vasant, MT Shivalik and MT Nanda Dev ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers have safely crossed the war-hit Strait of Hormuz and are headed for Indian ports even as 16 other vessels remain stranded in the Persian Gulf, officials said Monday. LPG vessel Green Sanvi carrying 46,650 tonnes of LPG is scheduled to reach Indian port on April 7 while Green Asha with 15,500 tonnes of cargo is scheduled to touch Indian coast on April 9, said Mukesh Mangal, Additional Secretary in Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Ministry on Monday stated that two Indian-flagged vessels carrying over 60,000 metric tonnes of LPG have transited through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days and are expected to reach India this week amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Speaking during an inter-ministerial briefing here, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Mukesh Mangal, said the vessels - Green Sadhvi and Green Asha ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Ministry on Monday stated that two Indian-flagged vessels carrying over 60,000 metric tonnes of LPG have transited through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days and are expected to reach India this week amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Speaking during an inter-ministerial briefing here, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Mukesh Mangal, said the vessels - Green Sadhvi and Green Asha ...Read More >
In a statement, DP World said the vessel handled over 8,000 twenty-foot equivalent units - including import, export, and transshipment volumes-the "highest ever achieved in a single vessel operation" at the terminal. The new record surpasses the previous milestone of over 6,000 TEUs handled by MSC Aurora. "The arrival of MSC Ilaria underscores DP World Cochin's ability to handle next-generation Ultra Large Container Vessels and support growing trade volumes with efficiency and reliability," th ...Read More >
Kochi, April 5 (UNI) DP World Cochin has set a new operational benchmark by handling more than 8,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) from a single vessel, marking the highest volume ever achieved at the terminal. The record was set with the arrival of MSC Ilaria, a 366-metre-long ultra large container vessel (ULCV), surpassing the previous high of over 6,000 TEUs handled from MSC Aurora. The milestone highlights the terminal's growing capability to efficiently manage next-generation contai ...Read More >
Kochi: DP World Cochin has welcomed MSC Ilaria, one of the largest container vessels to call at the International Container Transshipment Terminal, officials said on Saturday. In a statement, DP World said the vessel handled over 8,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) -- including import, export, and transshipment volumes -- the "highest ever achieved in a single vessel operation" at the terminal. The new record surpasses the previous milestone of over 6,000 TEUs handled by MSC Aurora. "The ...Read More >
New Delhi: India-flagged large gas carrier Green Sanvi has safely transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday night, carrying approximately 46,650 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cargo, official sources said. Earlier on March 28, a shipment of 47,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) arrived at the Vadinar Terminal of DPA Kandla in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on Saturday. The vessel, MT Jag Vasant, is set to transfer its cargo to another ship at anchorage through a Ship-to-Ship ...Read More >
Hyderabad: India-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker, Green Sanvi, on early Saturday, April 4, successfully crossed the strategic Strait of Hormuz, providing a boost to India's energy supply chain as global shipping remains under pressure due to the ongoing West Asia conflict. The Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC), carrying approximately 44,000-46,000 metric tonnes of LPG, is currently en route and is expected to reach Mumbai by April 6. State-run Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL ...Read More >
New Delhi: Another India-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker, Green Sanvi, transited east of the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to ship tracking data, making it the seventh Indian vessel to clear the maritime chokepoint safely amid the West Asia conflict. The vessel used a designated corridor through Iran's territorial waters to navigate the strategically sensitive waterway. The tanker is estimated to be carrying around 44,000 tonnes of LPG, roughly equivalent to half a day's ...Read More >
New Delhi: Amid the escalating West Asia conflict, another India-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker Green Sanvi has safely sailed eastbound through the Strait of Hormuz, emerging as the seventh Indian vessel to traverse this vital maritime passage, according to ship tracking data. The tanker utilised a specified corridor within Iran's territorial waters to navigate the strategically sensitive waterway, as reported by Madhyamam. The tanker is loaded with approximately 44,000 tonnes of ...Read More >
Mumbai: An India-bound LPG tanker successfully crossed the strategic Strait of Hormuz, marking a major development as global shipping continues to be impacted by the ongoing West Asia war. According to live tracking data from Marine Traffic, the India-flagged tanker Green Sanvi has transited the crucial chokepoint and is now en route to Mumbai. The vessel, owned by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, is carrying approximately 46,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). 7th India-Flagged Vessel To ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Another India-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker, Green Sanvi, transited east of the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship tracking data, making it the seventh Indian vessel to clear the maritime chokepoint safely amid the West Asia conflict. The vessel used a designated corridor through Iran's territorial waters to navigate the strategically sensitive waterway. The tanker is estimated to be carrying around 44,000 tonnes of LPG, roughly equivalent to ...Read More >
It joins six earlier India-flagged LPG tankers- Shivalik, Nanda Devi, Jag Vasant, Pine Gas, BW Elm and BW Tyr, that have crossed the strait since the crisis began Another India-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker, Green Sanvi, has crossed the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, offering some relief to India's strained energy supply chain, The Indian Express reported. The vessel moved east of the strait on Friday evening using a corridor through Iranian territorial waters, according ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said the ongoing US-Israel and Iran war could shape the global economy in different ways -- all roads leading to higher prices and slower growth. The IMF said the war in the Middle East is upending lives and livelihoods in the region and beyond. "It is also dimming the outlook for many economies that had only just shown signs of a sustained recovery from previous crises. The shock is global, yet asymmetric. Energy i ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) As many as 19 ships with LPG, crude oil and LNG meant for India are currently stranded in the Strait of Hormuz due to the escalating war in West Asia. At an inter-ministerial briefing on the fallout of developments in West Asia, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, said 10 foreign-flagged vessels with energy cargo for India are currently stranded. These include 3 vessels with LPG, four crude oil tankers and three lique ...Read More >
Next phases of construction will see an investment of ₹9,700 crore by the concessionaire. Approach road to port from National Highway-66 will also be inaugurated With the model code of conduct withdrawn after the local body elections, the Kerala government is planning to hold the inauguration of the second phase development of the Vizhinjam International Seaport in the second week of January. Speaking to the media after a review of the performance of the Vizhinjam seaport here on Tuesday, Por ...Read More >
Mumbai : Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI), India's largest shipbuilding and heavy fabrication company, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Samsung Heavy Industries, one of the world's leading shipbuilders in specialized and complex vessels. Both the partners will jointly explore commercial shipbuilding and heavy engineering projects across domestic and international markets. On the shipbuilding collaborations, the projects will encompass a wide range of ...Read More >
Samsung Heavy Industries signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Indian shipmaker Swan Defence and Heavy Industries, a shipyard located in Gujarat, western India, to cooperate in the shipbuilding and offshore sectors, the Samsung subsidiary said Monday. Swan Defence and Heavy Industries operates India's largest dry dock -- measuring 662 meters (2,172 meters) by 65 meters -- and has the capacity to build very large crude carriers (VLCCs) and offshore facilities. Through the partnership, ...Read More >
Cochin Shipyard Limited plans a Rs 15,000 crore shipyard in Tamil Nadu with a Korean partner. The project aims to create 10,000 jobs. CSL also partners with HD Korea for shipbuilding. They will use CSL's new dry dock to build large vessels. A Block Fabrication Facility is planned in Kochi, generating more jobs. Cochin Shipyard Limited is considering a greenfield investment of about Rs 15,000 crore to establish a shipyard in Tamil Nadu in collaboration with a Korean partner, an official statemen ...Read More >
Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Tuesday ordered the conditional arrest of MV MSC Palermo, a sister ship of MSC Elsa 3 that capsized off the Kerala coast on May 25, 2025. Justice Easwaran S issued the order while considering interim applications in four separate admiralty suits. The plaintiffs alleged that debris from MSC Elsa 3 damaged their fishing vessels and sought compensation. The court directed the arrest of MSC Palermo until security of around ₹2.6 crore is deposited. The claims in the ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, July 11 (UNI) Vizhinjam International Seaport, which handled its first container ship on July 11, 2024, has handled 8,30,000 containers in a year Kerala Ports Minister V.N. Vasavan said today. "Over the past year, 392 ships have arrived at Vizhinjam. Among them were 23 ultra-large container ships (ULCS), including the MSC Irina, one of the largest container vessels in the world. Several of these ships, including the Irina, berthed in India for the first time," the Minister a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India strongly demanded that the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) undertake a comprehensive investigation and global review of all maritime incidents involving foreign-flagged container vessels operating in Indian waters. It said these incidents, caused by undeclared hazardous cargoes, and structural and stability issues, have raised serious safety concerns.Participating in the 134th session of the Council of the IMO, port and shipping secretary T K Ramachandran underscored t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): The Indian delegation, led by TK Ramachandran, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, is participating in the 134th session of the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in London. On the opening day of the session, India delivered a strong and principled statement addressing recent maritime incidents involving foreign-flagged container vessels operating in Indian waters. These incidents, caused by undec ...Read More >
Wednesday, 9 July 2025 () Congress leader and National Students' Union of India (NSUI) national incharge Kanhaiya Kumar, along with Pappu Yadav, who is an independent MP from Purnia Lok Sabha constituency, on Wednesday were snubbed by security from boarding a van during the Mahagathbandhan protest against electoral roll revision in poll-bound Bihar. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): The Indian delegation, led by TK Ramachandran, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, is participating in the 134th session of the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in London. On the opening day of the session, India delivered a strong and principled statement addressing recent maritime incidents involving foreign-flagged container vessels operating in Indian waters. These incidents, caused by undec ...Read More >
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