Amid growing uncertainty over fuel imports due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, eight fuel-carrying ships have arrived at Port of Chattogram, bringing relief to Bangladesh’s energy supply chain.
On Sunday morning (March 8), a total of eight vessels carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) anchored in the waters near Kutubdia Island and Maheshkhali Island.
Port Secretary Syed Refayet Hamim confirmed the development, stating that the vessels successfully crossed the risky maritime route before the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on February 28. As a result, they were able to reach Bangladesh’s territorial waters safely.
Among the arriving vessels are five large LNG carriers from Qatar. These include the French-flagged ship Al Jur carrying 63,383 units of LNG, the Greek vessel Al Jasasia with 63,075 units, and the Bahamian-flagged Lusail transporting 62,987 units of LNG. In addition, the Liberian-flagged ships Al Galayel and Lebretha are currently in Bangladeshi waters with 57,665 and 62,000 units of LNG respectively.
In terms of LPG imports, two Panama-flagged ships have arrived from the Sohar Port carrying LPG shipments. The vessel LPG Sevan brought 22,172 units, while GYMM delivered 19,316 units of LPG. Both ships are being handled by the shipping operator Unique Maritime.
Meanwhile, another Liberian-flagged vessel named Bay Yasu has anchored at Chattogram Port carrying 5,019 units of MEG (Monoethylene Glycol) from the Fujairah Port.
The arrival of these fuel shipments is considered significant for maintaining Bangladesh’s energy supply during a period of heightened geopolitical tension affecting global maritime routes.
