22 energy vessels arrive at Ctg port in 17 days, 4 more due

A total of 22 energy vessels carrying LNG, LPG and refined fuel products arrived at Chattogram Port in the first 17 days of March amid tension in the Middle East, with at least four more ships scheduled to arrive in the coming days, according to data from the Chittagong Port Authority.

The arrivals underline a steady flow of energy imports despite heightened geopolitical tensions affecting global shipping routes.

LNG cargo accounted for a significant portion of the incoming shipments.

Four LNG carriers — Al Zore, Al Jassasiya, Lusail and Al Galayel — arrived from Qatar between 3 and 12 March, carrying a combined volume of over 330,000 tonnes. All four vessels have completed discharge.

LPG and fuel oil cargo maintain supply

LPG shipments formed a major share in terms of vessel number.

Morning Jane from Malaysia delivered 2,500 tonnes of LPG, while Senna 9 from India brought 5,767 tonnes. Epic Sunter added another 5,500 tonnes, and Schumi 7 delivered 4,961 tonnes at Sitakunda.

LPG Sevan, which arrived from Oman, discharged 7,020 tonnes at Kutubdia and is expected to complete operations by 20 March.

Refined fuel and industrial cargo

Several vessels delivered refined fuels critical for power and industrial use.

Elandra Spruce and Hafnia Bobcat each supplied around 20,000 tonnes of high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO), while Bay Yasu brought 5,019 tonnes of monoethylene glycol (MEG).

Gas oil carriers Xiu Chi, Lian Huan Hu and SPT Themis delivered more than 85,000 tonnes of diesel-type fuel combined. Raffles Samura added another 28,000 tonnes, while Chang Hang Hong Tu discharged 5,000 tonnes and is expected to complete unloading by 19 March.

Angel No. 11 also delivered 2,005 tonnes of base oil used in lubricant production.

Officials at the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation said these shipments are vital to maintaining uninterrupted fuel supply for power generation, transport and industrial activities.

Four vessels set to arrive

According to port data, at least four more energy vessels are currently on passage toward Chattogram.

These include LNG carriers Lebrethah from Qatar and Prachi from Australia — the latter carrying around 74,929 tonnes of LNG — along with HSFO tankers Lady of Doria and SC Gold Ocean from Singapore.

Port data also shows additional vessels scheduled later in March, including Sonagol Benguela (LNG) from Angola, AB Olivia (base oil) from Thailand, and LPG carriers Bwek Bornholm and another Morning Jane.

Shipping authorities continue to monitor vessel movements through key global routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Despite concerns, port officials say operations remain normal, with regular vessel arrivals ensuring stable energy supply to meet domestic demand.