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After navigating Strait of Hormuz, LPG vessel Green Asha reaches Mumbai

Mumbai April 9 (UNI) Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) near Mumbai on Thursday received 'Green Asha,' an India-flagged LPG vessel that successfully navigated the strategically sensitive Strait of Hormuz. The vessel has docked at the liquid berth operated by BPCL-IOCL.
According to a press statement, the vessel carried 15,400 tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). The vessel, its cargo, and every member of the crew are safe and secure.
The arrival highlights the ability of maritime operations to function amid complex geopolitical conditions while ensuring the steady supply of essential LPG to the nation.The arrival of Green Asha is being viewed as a key milestone, demonstrating that critical shipping routes can continue to function even amid uncertainty.
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