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Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) Shivalik
- 08 Oct 2025
- 2 min read
India received its 3rd Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) Shivalik under the Indian flag at Visakhapatnam Port, marking a milestone in maritime self-reliance and energy security.
- The induction of Shivalik by the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) enhances Atmanirbharata in shipping and strengthens India’s energy trade connectivity.
- Size & Capacity: VLGC Shivalik, vessel is 225 meters long with 82,000 cubic metres (CBM) capacity, designed to carry large volumes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), including propane and butane.
- Engineering: It features segregated tanks, advanced temperature control, and meets global safety and efficiency standards.
- Strategic Significance: Built under the Indian flag in South Korea, Shivalik reduces India's reliance on foreign-flagged vessels for energy imports and strengthens India’s energy security and connectivity with the Arabian Gulf.
- Maritime Self-Reliance: It represents India’s growing Atmanirbharata in shipping and contributes to the goal of becoming a top-five maritime nation by 2047.
- India aims for an end-to-end maritime ecosystem with build, own, repair, and recycle, enhancing EXIM efficiency and contributing to Viksit Bharat 2047.
- Domestic Shipbuilding Push: Policies like Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS), Maritime Development Fund (MDF), and Shipbuilding Development Scheme promote local shipbuilding, repair, and recycling.
| Read more: Boosting India's Shipbuilding Industry |
