印度启动了第一家国内天然气运输公司Shivalik,以降低运输成本,促进海洋独立。 India launched its first domestic gas carrier, the Shivalik, to cut shipping costs and boost maritime independence.

印度的VLGC Shivalik是印度旗下第一家大型天然气运输公司,于2025年10月6日在Visakapatnam港受到正式欢迎。 该公司的上岗工作加强了印度的海洋自力更生能力。 India has bolstered its maritime self-reliance with the induction of the VLGC Shivalik, its first large gas carrier under the Indian flag, formally welcomed at Visakhapatnam Port on October 6, 2025. 这艘 82,000 立方米的船在韩国建造，完成了首航，从阿联酋运载了超过 46,000 公吨液化石油气。 Built in South Korea, the 82,000 CBM vessel completed its maiden voyage carrying over 46,000 metric tonnes of LPG from the UAE. 由印度航运公司经营的Shivalik人加入了另外两个VLGC的船队,从而提高了印度在国内运输关键能源货物的能力。 Operated by the Shipping Corporation of India, the Shivalik joins two other VLGCs in the fleet, enhancing India’s ability to transport critical energy cargo domestically. 此举支持莫迪总理的海事Amrit Kaal Vision 2047和更广泛的目标,以减少对外国承运人的依赖,每年节省750亿美元运费,并扩大印度旗吨位。 The move supports Prime Minister Modi’s Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 and broader goals to reduce reliance on foreign carriers, save $75 billion annually in freight costs, and expand Indian-flag tonnage. 政府正通过69 725卢比一揽子方案、扩大的造船财政援助计划和25 000卢比的海洋发展基金推进造船工作,同时启动Bharat集装箱航运公司,并更新港口基础设施,以提高进出口效率和创造就业机会。 The government is advancing shipbuilding through a Rs 69,725 crore package, an extended Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme, and a Rs 25,000 crore Maritime Development Fund, while also launching the Bharat Container Shipping Line and upgrading port infrastructure to boost export-import efficiency and create jobs.