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Nanda Devi docks at Vadinar port with 46,500 tonnes LPG
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Indian-flagged LPG carrier Nanda Devi docked at Vadinar port in Gujarat on March 17, 2026, carrying 46,500 metric tonnes of LPG for ship-to-ship transfer.
Why it matters
Nanda Devi arrived at Vadinar port in Devbhumi Dwarka district on March 17, 2026, after transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel carries 46,500 metric tonnes of LPG intended for transfer via a daughter ship. The cargo is slated for transfer onto BW Birch for onward discharge. BW Birch is scheduled to discharge portions of the consignment at Ennore (Tamil Nadu) and Haldia (West Bengal).
Implications
- · Ship-to-ship mooring, pumping, and safety procedures at Vadinar are operational prerequisites for the consignment's onward movement.
- · Berth allocation and staged discharge windows at Ennore and Haldia are required to receive portions of the cargo.
- · Operational coordination among port authorities, vessel operators, and daughter-ship handling teams governs the handover and onward movements.
Who is affected
- · Port authorities and terminal operators
- · Ship operators and maritime logistics coordinators
- · LPG receiving terminals and distributors at Ennore and Haldia
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