New Delhi, June 18 -- Director in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Opesh Kumar Sharma, on Thursday said that the Malta-flagged LNG carrier Disha, carrying 62,370 metric tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG), has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and is expected to berth at Dahej, Gujarat, on Friday.

Speaking at an inter-ministerial briefing on the evolving situation in West Asia, Sharma also outlined the government's ongoing measures to assist Indian seafarers and ensure their safety amid heightened regional tensions.

Sharma said, "As you are aware, the Malta-flag LNG carrier Disha had crossed the Strait of Hormuz on 15th June, carrying about 62,370 metric tons of LNG cargo. The vessel is expected to berth at Dah...