Malta-flagged LNG ship Disha to reach Gujarat’s Dahej on June 19: Ministry of Transport | Today’s news
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Director Opesh Kumar Sharma said on Thursday that the Maltese-flagged LNG carrier Disha, carrying 62,370 metric tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG), has safely transited the Strait of Hormuz and is expected to dock at Dahej in Gujarat on Friday.
Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on the evolving situation in West Asia, Sharma also outlined the government’s ongoing measures to help Indian sailors and ensure their safety amid heightened regional tensions.
Sharma said, “As you know, the Malta-flagged LNG carrier Disha crossed the Strait of Hormuz on June 15 carrying about 62,370 metric tons of LNG cargo. The vessel is expected to dock at Dahej tomorrow morning.”
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He said the Ministry through the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) continues to work closely with various stakeholders to ensure the safety and welfare of Indian seafarers.
“The Ministry through the Directorate General of Shipping remains in round-the-clock coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs, our foreign missions, shipping companies and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the safety and welfare of Indian seafarers and provide all necessary assistance,” Sharma said.
Giving details of the support mechanism put in place by the government, Sharma said, “The control room set up at DG Shipping has handled more than 13,187 calls and more than 29,376 emails.”
He added: “Over the past 72 hours, a total of 450 calls and 1,077 emails have been received from seafarers, their families and seafarers.”
Sharma further elaborated on the safe repatriation of Indian sailors. He said: “The ministry through the Directorate General of Shipping has so far facilitated the safe repatriation of over 3,639 seafarers, including 47 in the last 72 hours.”
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He also noted that naval operations in the country remain unaffected. He said, “Traffic at ports across India remains normal and no congestion is reported.”
Earlier on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized maritime security and protection of Indian seafarers during a bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, stressing the critical need to keep international shipping lanes open.
Focusing on the human element of maritime trade, Prime Minister Modi said “Indian sea lions work like sailors” and stressed that their safety remains a key priority amid ongoing developments in West Asia.
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The safety of seafarers remains a key priority given the ongoing developments in West Asia. – Opesh Kumar Sharma
It tied the safety of these crew members directly to international economic stability and focused heavily on a critical regional flashpoint.
“Keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is vital to the global economy,” Prime Minister Modi said, adding that he believed the safety of seafarers would be a priority under the US-Iran peace deal.
It tied the safety of these crew members directly to international economic stability and focused heavily on a critical regional flashpoint.
“Keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is vital to the global economy,” Prime Minister Modi said, adding that he believed the safety of seafarers would be a priority under the US-Iran peace deal.
