India’s LNG carrier Disha arrives at Dahej after safe Strait of Hormuz transit

India’s Maltese-flagged liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Disha arrived at Dahej Port on Friday ( (June 19) morning after safely transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Bharuch Port Authority.

The vessel anchored at the Petronet LNG jetty carrying 62,370 metric tonnes of LNG, marking a significant delivery amid heightened tensions in West Asia, Caliber.Az reports per ANI.

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said it is coordinating across agencies to ensure the safe movement of energy cargoes and Indian-linked vessels in the region.

Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing, ministry director Opesh Kumar Sharma said no other Indian-flagged vessel had exited the Persian Gulf after Disha passed through the Strait of Hormuz on June 15.

"We are closely coordinating with the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, Ministry of External Affairs, and all relevant stakeholders to ensure that all and everyone is prepared and our vessels return as soon as possible," Sharma said.

On the status of Indian vessels in the region, he said, "As of now, no other Indian-flag vessel has moved out after Disha."

Sharma said efforts were under way to ensure the movement of both energy cargoes and Indian-flagged ships. "We are closely coordinating with all our stakeholders to ensure that our energy as well as our flag vessels come out."

He also said the government-run support system for seafarers had handled thousands of requests.

"The control room set up at DG Shipping has handled more than 13,187 calls and more than 29,376 emails."

"In the last 72 hours, a total of 450 calls and 1,077 emails have been received from seafarers, their families, and maritime stakeholders."

Sharma added that repatriation efforts were ongoing.

"The Ministry, through the Directorate General of Shipping, has facilitated the safe repatriation of more than 3,639 seafarers so far, including 47 in the last 72 hours."

By Aghakazim Guliyev