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The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI) has inducted second Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) “SHIVALIK” into its fleet today i.e. 10th September, 2025.

Informatively, SCI has already inducted VLGC “SAHYADRI” on 14th August, 2025, which has already been deployed in the trade. This marks the successful completion of the acquisition of two second-hand VLGCs, each with a capacity of 82,000 CBM, under the MoA signed on 04 July 2025. Further with recent acquisition of above two VLGC, SCI has now total of 3 VLGC in its diversified fleet.

This newly acquired vessel bearing IMO number 9356892, built in South Korea, is renamed as after the Shivalik mountain range of the Himalayas. This vessel further strengthen SCI’s and country’s LPG transportation capacity, enhancing secure and efficient movement of vital energy supplies between the Persian Gulf and India.

VLGC ‘Shivalik’ has a cargo carrying capacity of 82,000 CBM, with 225 meters length overall (LOA), 36 meters in width, and depth of 22 meters. It is classed with both DNV and Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), ensuring strict compliance with the established international standards and regulations thereby enhancing maritime safety, environmental protection, reducing risks and improving efficiency.

With this induction, SCI’s fleet now stands at 58 owned vessels totalling 5.26 million DWT, covering various categories, including Crude Oil Carriers, Product Tankers, Bulk Carriers, Cellular Container Vessels, LPG, and Offshore Vessels.

Aligned with the Government of India’s Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 and Maritime India Vision 2030, SCI’s expanded LPG fleet underscores its commitment to promoting Atmanirbharta in shipping, boosting India’s energy security, and enhancing its global competitiveness in the maritime sector.