Officials say State has 15-day fuel stock
The tanker vessel ‘MV Sanmar Sitar’ docked at Mormugao Port on Thursday.
VASCO
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East and growing anxiety over fuel availability, Mormugao Port has quietly turned into a crucial lifeline for Goa, ensuring an uninterrupted supply of petrol and diesel to the state. Berth 8 at the port has been witnessing steady activity, with tanker vessels docking to replenish Goa’s fuel reserves sourced from refineries across India.
On March 26, the tanker vessel ‘M.V. Sanmar Sitar’ docked at Mormugao Port, carrying a substantial cargo of 18,000 metric tonnes of diesel and 8,000 metric tonnes of petrol. The vessel arrived from Paradip, marking the third such fuel shipment to reach Goa this month.
Earlier in the month, tanker vessels ‘Jag Pankhi’ and ‘Sanmar Songbird’ had docked at the port on March 3 and later in the month, respectively, maintaining a consistent inflow of fuel supplies.
Port and depot sources confirmed that Goa typically receives three tanker loads every month, a cycle that has continued without disruption despite the ongoing geopolitical situation.
Officials at the fuel depot assured that the State currently maintains a buffer stock sufficient for at least 15 days, urging citizens not to panic or fall prey to misinformation circulating on social media. “There is adequate stock, and supplies are arriving as scheduled. There is no cause for concern,” a senior official said.
The role of Mormugao Port has become even more significant in recent weeks as global shipping routes adjust to the evolving situation in the Middle East.
Several crude oil tankers are navigating through the Strait of Hormuz to reach Indian refineries, which in turn dispatch refined petroleum products to coastal hubs like Goa.
With uncertainty looming over international supply chains, the seamless coordination between shipping lines, refineries, and port authorities has ensured that Goa remains insulated from any immediate fuel crisis. For now, the steady arrival of tankers at Mormugao stands as a reassuring sign that the State’s fuel lifeline remains firmly intact.
