Working Conditions Aboard the Bu-Sidra

On March 14, 2026, the 'Shivalik', an LPG tanker carrying over 40,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, navigated the Strait of Hormuz, escorted by the Indian Navy. This vital journey culminated in the tanker’s arrival at Mundra Port on March 16, 2026. Concurrently, another vessel, the 'Nanda Devi', traversed the strait around 9:30 a.m. IST, with its destination set for Mumbai Port later that day. This double arrival is a significant boost to India's energy supply chain. The 'Nanda Devi' successfully docked at Vadinar in Jamnagar at 2:30 a.m. on March 16 and prepared for a ship-to-ship transfer of approximately 46,500 metric tonnes of LPG to the tanker 'BW Birch', under the strict supervision of the Deendayal Port Authority. Just a day prior, the 'Shivalik' reached Mundra with an additional 46,000 metric tonnes of LPG, intended for distribution in the markets of Gujarat and Karnataka. The successful transit of these two LPG tankers is seen as a crucial development amidst the ongoing challenges in global energy supplies. For detailed reports and images of these significant maritime events, you can visit the following links: [Lokmat Times](https://www.lokmattimes.com/national/gujarat-cargo-vessel-shivalik-arrives-with-46000-mt-lpg-20000-mt-to-unload-at-mundra-26000-mt-at-mangalore/amp/), [NewsX](https://www.newsx.com/business/indian-flagged-vessel-nanda-devi-arrives-at-vadinar-port-jamnagar-with-46500-mt-cargo-lpg-ship-to-ship-transfer-begins-lpg-crisis-us-israel-iran-war-live-updates-184268/), and [ABP Live](https://news.abplive.com/news/lpg-vessel-shivalik-arrives-at-gujarat-s-mundra-port-after-crossing-the-strait-of-hormuz-1831538#goog_rewarded).