<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">MUMBAI —

Marking a significant operational milestone, MT Desh Garima, a tanker belonging

to the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), successfully berthed at Mumbai .The

vessel arrived carrying a vital consignment of crude oil, a critical resource

for meeting the nation’s energy requirements.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The journey of MT Desh

Garima underscores the high level of precision and resilience required in

modern maritime logistics, particularly when navigating geopolitically

sensitive corridors. The operation began with the vessel loading its critical

crude cargo at Das Island, after which it commenced a high-stakes voyage

through the Strait of Hormuz on April 18, 2026. Despite the challenges

associated with transiting such a sensitive region, the tanker successfully

reached the coast of Mumbai by April 22, 2026, and officially berthed on April

30, 2026. This timely arrival highlights the Shipping Corporation of India's

(SCI) ability to execute strategically important voyages with the exactness

necessary to maintain national energy security.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The

successful completion of this voyage comes at a time when global shipping

routes are increasingly fraught with operational and geopolitical challenges.

The safe and timely delivery of this essential cargo underscores SCI’s

steadfast commitment to ensuring India’s energy security and the resilience of

its national supply chain.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">Capt. Som

Raj, Director (Personnel &amp; Administration), along with senior officials and

the SCI team, was present to receive the vessel. The leadership lauded the

Master, Chief Engineer, and crew for their exemplary professionalism, courage,

and dedication in executing this strategically important voyage under demanding

conditions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SCI expressed its

sincere gratitude to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the

Directorate General of Shipping, and all associated stakeholders. Their

continuous guidance and coordination were instrumental in safeguarding national

interests throughout the mission. This achievement reinforces SCI’s pivotal

role in supporting India’s maritime logistics and the strength of collaboration

between the country's maritime institutions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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