The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd (SCI), a premier Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, has further strengthened its fleet with the induction of VLGC Shivalik, the second Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) this month.
The induction of Shivalik follows closely on the heels of Sahyadri, inducted on August 14, 2025. Both vessels, acquired under a Memorandum of Agreement signed on July 4, 2025, mark a significant expansion in SCI’s energy transportation portfolio. With these additions, SCI now owns three VLGCs in its diversified fleet.
Built in South Korea and renamed after the Shivalik mountain range of the Himalayas, VLGC Shivalik (IMO No. 9356892) has a cargo carrying capacity of 82,000 CBM, length overall (LOA) of 225 meters, width of 36 meters, and depth of 22 meters. The vessel is classed with both DNV and Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), ensuring compliance with stringent international standards on maritime safety, efficiency, and environmental protection.
“This induction strengthens SCI’s and the nation’s LPG transportation capacity, ensuring secure and efficient movement of vital energy supplies between the Persian Gulf and India,” said SCI officials.
With the addition of Shivalik, SCI’s owned fleet now stands at 58 vessels aggregating 5.26 million DWT, covering diverse categories including Crude Oil Carriers, Product Tankers, Bulk Carriers, Cellular Container Vessels, LPG, and Offshore Vessels.