The shipment’s arrival comes at a time of heightened global focus on maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy corridor linking the Persian Gulf to international shipping routes. 

<p>The shipment’s arrival comes at a time of heightened global focus on maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy corridor linking the Persian Gulf to international shipping routes.&nbsp;</p>

20,000-tonne LPG tanker 'Symi' reaches Kandla port after crossing the Strait of Hormuz

The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) tanker Shivalik arrived at Mundra port in Gujarat on Monday (March 16) after safely crossing the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing tensions in West Asia. Two Indian-flagged LPG carriers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, were granted transit through the strategic waterway by Iranian authorities. While Shivalik has reached Mundra, Nanda Devi is expected to arrive at Kandla port on March 17. Earlier, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in the Shipping Ministry, had confirmed the vessels’ movement and the safety of Indian seafarers in the region.


Fuel Crisis: Indian LPG Tanker Arrives After Safe Sail Through Hormuz

<p>Gujarat’s Kandla is set to become the first port to set up an Anti-Drone Surveillance and Neutralisation System, which can detect enemy drones from a distance and “soft-kill” them. The port, which is located in the Gulf of Kutch, is in close proximity to the country’s border with its neighbour, Pakistan.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman of Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) at Kandla, told businessline, “Kandla will be the first port to set up an anti-drone system that will have the ability to soft kill or neutralise (enemy) drones.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The anti-drone systems are set to be procured months after Operation Sindoor, the military action carried out by the Indian Armed Forces on May 7, targetting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation was launched in response to the deadly April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians.</p><p>Singh added that the system will safeguard the vital port installations, workers, and cargo during high alerts or situations of conflict.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“We have one of the biggest tank farms consisting of 1,200 storage tanks that hold hazardous and toxic chemicals like acids and ammonia, edible oil. Any leakage in these tanks can cause a dangerous situation. Last time drones were spotted in this region and so the plan is to install a system that can detect enemy drones from far and jam its signals thus ensuring a soft kill,” Singh added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The project, worth about Rs 580 million ($6.6 million), includes four anti-drone surveillance and neutralisation systems that will be installed in an area covering 200 acres of Kandla port and the tank farms. Along with stationary radars and other drone detection equipment, these four stations will also have control rooms for conducting operations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The anti-drone system has the ability to spot and neutralise enemy drones from a distance of about 15 kilometres. The DPA had floated an Expression of Interest (EoI) to procure the system, following which five companies showed interest. The companies include those who tried out their anti-drone systems during Operation Sindoor.</p>

Kandla port in Gujarat is set to become the first port to deploy anti-drone system with the ability to spot and neutralise enemy drones from a distance of about 15 kilometres. 

Gujarat’s Kandla is set to become the first port to set up an Anti-Drone Surveillance and Neutralisation System, which can detect enemy drones from a distance and “soft-kill” them. The port, which is located in the Gulf of Kutch, is in close proximity to the country’s border with its neighbour, Pakistan. Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman of Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) at Kandla, told businessline, “Kandla will be the first port to set up an anti-drone system that will have the ability to soft kill or neutralise (enemy) drones.” The anti-drone systems are set to be procured months after Operation Sindoor, the military action carried out by the Indian Armed Forces on May 7, targetting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation was launched in response to the deadly April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians. Singh added that the system will safeguard the vital port installations, workers, and cargo during high alerts or situations of conflict. “We have one of the biggest tank farms consisting of 1,200 storage tanks that hold hazardous and toxic chemicals like acids and ammonia, edible oil. Any leakage in these tanks can cause a dangerous situation. Last time drones were spotted in this region and so the plan is to install a system that can detect enemy drones from far and jam its signals thus ensuring a soft kill,” Singh added. The project, worth about Rs 580 million ($6.6 million), includes four anti-drone surveillance and neutralisation systems that will be installed in an area covering 200 acres of Kandla port and the tank farms. Along with stationary radars and other drone detection equipment, these four stations will also have control rooms for conducting operations. The anti-drone system has the ability to spot and neutralise enemy drones from a distance of about 15 kilometres. The DPA had floated an Expression of Interest (EoI) to procure the system, following which five companies showed interest. The companies include those who tried out their anti-drone systems during Operation Sindoor.

<p>Kandla port in Gujarat is set to become the first port to deploy anti-drone system with the ability to spot and neutralise enemy drones from a distance of about 15 kilometres.&nbsp;</p>

Gujarat’s Kandla set to become first Indian port to get anti-drone system

<p>India has asked China to take measures against entities that contribute to proliferation after New Delhi detained a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/suspicious-karachi-bound-ship-carrying-explosives-held-in-gujarat-281072">Chinese</a> vessel carrying an alleged dual-use technology equipment.</p>

<p>The equipment, an autoclave, was being carried by a Chinese vessel "Da Cui Yan" to Pakistan and was detained off the coast of Gujarat.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/industrial-autoclave-seized-from-pakistan-bound-chinese-ship-at-kandla-port-can-be-used-in-shaheen-ii-missile-report-284261">Also Read: Autoclave seized from Pak-bound China ship can be used in Shaheen-II missile&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>Ministry of external affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said, the vessel had "mis-declared the item that is was carrying....we have conveyed our concerns on this issue to the Chinese side and have highlighted that as a friendly country the Chinese government will take appropriate measures to ensure that the Chinese entities do not engage in activities that can contribute to proliferation."</p>

<p>The autoclave, that can be used for manufacturing long-range ballistic missiles and is controlled under Indian dual-use export control lists. It has been ascertained by Indian authorities after examination that it has military applications.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, China has said it "fulfils&nbsp;its international non-proliferation obligations".</p>

<p>The spokesperson of the Chinese foreign ministry Lijian Zhao said: "The item is a heat treatment furnace..produced by a private company in China. This is in not a dual-use item under non-proliferation export control".</p>


India has asked China to take measures against entities that contribute to proliferation after New Delhi detained a Chinese vessel carrying an alleged dual-use technology equipment.

India has asked China to take measures against entities that contribute to proliferation after New Delhi detained a Chinese vessel carrying an alleged dual-use technology equipment. The equipment, an autoclave, was being carried by a Chinese vessel "Da Cui Yan" to Pakistan and was detained off the coast of Gujarat. Also Read: Autoclave seized from Pak-bound China ship can be used in Shaheen-II missile Ministry of external affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said, the vessel had "mis-declared the item that is was carrying....we have conveyed our concerns on this issue to the Chinese side and have highlighted that as a friendly country the Chinese government will take appropriate measures to ensure that the Chinese entities do not engage in activities that can contribute to proliferation." The autoclave, that can be used for manufacturing long-range ballistic missiles and is controlled under Indian dual-use export control lists. It has been ascertained by Indian authorities after examination that it has military applications. Meanwhile, China has said it "fulfils its international non-proliferation obligations". The spokesperson of the Chinese foreign ministry Lijian Zhao said: "The item is a heat treatment furnace..produced by a private company in China. This is in not a dual-use item under non-proliferation export control".

Take measures against proliferation: India to China on Pak-bound detained vessel

<p>According to reports, India's defence research and developmental organisation(DRDO) has said that an industrial autoclave seized from a Pakistan-bound Chinese ship, can be used in the manufacture of very long-range ballistic missiles or satellite launch rockets.</p>

<p>The report suggests that the autoclave can be used for Pakistan's long-range <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../pakistan-launches-surface-to-surface-ballistic- missile-shaheen-1-262916">Shaheen-II</a> missile. The weapon was tested by Pakistan in May last year.</p>

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<p>In fact, the confirmation exposes the nuclear nexus between China and its all-weather ally Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>China had allegedly helped its allies like North Korea in developing nuclear arsenal.</p>

<p>According to the report, DRDO's technical experts and missile scientists said that the autoclave can, in fact, be used in the manufacture of weapons of mass destruction.</p>

<p>If proved correct, it is a violation of international laws on nuclear weapons.</p>

<p>India had detained the ship on February 3 at the Kandla port following an intelligence tip off.</p>

<p>It has been speculated that the dual-use agent was being passed off as an industrial dryer.</p>


According to reports, India's defence research and developmental organisation(DRDO) has said that an industrial autoclave seized from a Pakistan-bound Chinese ship, can be used in the manufacture of very long-range ballistic missiles or satellite launch rockets.

According to reports, India's defence research and developmental organisation(DRDO) has said that an industrial autoclave seized from a Pakistan-bound Chinese ship, can be used in the manufacture of very long-range ballistic missiles or satellite launch rockets. The report suggests that the autoclave can be used for Pakistan's long-range Shaheen-II missile. The weapon was tested by Pakistan in May last year. × In fact, the confirmation exposes the nuclear nexus between China and its all-weather ally Pakistan. × China had allegedly helped its allies like North Korea in developing nuclear arsenal. According to the report, DRDO's technical experts and missile scientists said that the autoclave can, in fact, be used in the manufacture of weapons of mass destruction. If proved correct, it is a violation of international laws on nuclear weapons. India had detained the ship on February 3 at the Kandla port following an intelligence tip off. It has been speculated that the dual-use agent was being passed off as an industrial dryer.

Industrial autoclave seized from Pakistan-bound Chinese ship at Kandla port can be used in Shaheen-II missile: Report

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<p>Missile scientists from India's defence research and development organisation(DRDO) will physically open and examine the seized cargo from a detained Chinese ship at the Kandla <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/refined-palm-oil-cargoes-stuck-at-indian-ports-after-import-curbs-sources-275428">port </a>today.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/suspicious-karachi-bound-ship-carrying-explosives-held-in-gujarat-281072">Also Read: Suspicious Karachi-bound ship carrying explosives held in Gujarat</a></p>

<p>The scientist will ascertain if the Karachi-bound ship violated India's law and also the United Nations convention against weapons of mass destruction.</p>

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<p>The ship was detained for trying to pass on an autoclave as an industrial dryer remains docked at Gujarat's Kandla port.</p>

<p>The ship is suspected to contain cargo used to launch missiles.&nbsp;The ship had started its voyage from the port of Jiangyin in eastern China on January 17.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The vessel was bound for port Qasim in Karachi but made a brief stop at the Kandla <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india/news-update-breaking-as-defence-ties-grow-Maldives-requests-another-vessel-from-India">port</a> on February 3 as Indian authorities conducted a detailed inspection.</p>

<p>According to marine-traffic.com, the vessel is named Da Cui Yun and was manufactured in 2011 at the port of Hong Kong.</p>


× Missile scientists from India's defence research and development organisation(DRDO) will physically open and examine the seized cargo from a detained Chinese ship at the Kandla port today.

× Missile scientists from India's defence research and development organisation(DRDO) will physically open and examine the seized cargo from a detained Chinese ship at the Kandla port today. Also Read: Suspicious Karachi-bound ship carrying explosives held in Gujarat The scientist will ascertain if the Karachi-bound ship violated India's law and also the United Nations convention against weapons of mass destruction. The ship was detained for trying to pass on an autoclave as an industrial dryer remains docked at Gujarat's Kandla port. The ship is suspected to contain cargo used to launch missiles. The ship had started its voyage from the port of Jiangyin in eastern China on January 17. The vessel was bound for port Qasim in Karachi but made a brief stop at the Kandla port on February 3 as Indian authorities conducted a detailed inspection. According to marine-traffic.com, the vessel is named Da Cui Yun and was manufactured in 2011 at the port of Hong Kong.

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