Visakhapatnam, Oct 5 (PTI) Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will flag off the large gas carrier vessel 'Shivalik' at Visakhapatnam Port on October 6.
Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) secretary T Venu Gopal said that the vessel, recently acquired and inducted under the Indian flag by the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) on September 10, marks a significant milestone in India's maritime growth and gas logistics.
"Sonowal will officially flag off the Shivalik on its maiden visit to India at Visakhapatnam Port on October 6," said a release from the port on Sunday.
This arrival of 'Shivalik' under the Indian flag is a proud moment for Indian shipping, strengthening Atmanirbhar Bharat in the energy and maritime sectors, said Gopal.
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