Indian Oil Tanker 'Jag Laadki' Successfully Docks at Mundra Port

Safe Arrival of 'Jag Laadki' at Mundra

Bhuj, March 18: The crude oil tanker 'Jag Laadki', flying the Indian flag, has successfully reached the Mundra terminal operated by Adani Ports in Gujarat. The vessel is transporting around 80,886 metric tonnes of crude oil, which was sourced from the United Arab Emirates.

Loaded at Fujairah Port, 'Jag Laadki' docked at the terminal on Wednesday, as confirmed by port officials.

This tanker measures 274.19 meters in length and has a beam of 50.04 meters, with a deadweight tonnage of approximately 164,716 tonnes and a gross tonnage of about 84,735 tonnes.

A representative from Adani Ports stated that the docking was facilitated through essential maritime coordination to ensure a secure berth.

“Adani Ports Mundra is committed to bolstering India’s energy infrastructure by ensuring the safe berthing and management of crucial energy imports,” the spokesperson noted.

The crude oil cargo is set to be unloaded to support refinery operations that depend on such shipments for maintaining production levels and enhancing India’s energy security, especially in light of recent geopolitical challenges impacting regional shipping routes.

This arrival follows two energy shipments to India’s western ports, involving Indian-flagged LPG carriers, 'Shivalik' and 'Nanda Devi', which recently traversed the strategically important Strait of Hormuz amidst rising regional tensions to deliver liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

Both vessels successfully reached Indian ports in Gujarat, delivering substantial quantities of LPG, a vital fuel for both households and industries, after navigating the narrow waterway safely.

The Strait of Hormuz is a pivotal route for global energy trade, responsible for about one-fifth of the world's seaborne oil shipments.

Due to security concerns in the region, there have been disruptions, prompting Indian authorities to engage in diplomatic efforts to ensure the uninterrupted maritime movement of energy-laden vessels.

Officials have reassured that India possesses adequate energy resources to meet its needs.

Cargo unloading operations at Mundra will be conducted in accordance with safety and environmental regulations, overseen by port authorities and refinery representatives.