Chittagong, Apr 15, (V7N) - Two large tankers carrying a combined total of approximately 68,000 tons of diesel have arrived at Chittagong port, providing a significant boost to the country's energy reserves. The vessels reached the outer anchorage on Tuesday evening, and the initial procedures for unloading the fuel have already commenced under the supervision of port authorities and local shipping agents.

According to port officials, the Indonesian-flagged tanker 'Lucia Solis' was the first to arrive on Tuesday afternoon, carrying 34,991 tons of diesel. The vessel is scheduled to dock at the Dolphin Jetty in Patenga by Wednesday noon to begin the primary discharge process. Following closely, the Danish-flagged 'Torm Damini' arrived later that night with an additional 32,935 tons of diesel to further stabilize the national fuel supply.

Nazrul Islam, Managing Partner of Pride Shipping—the local agent for both vessels—confirmed that 'Lucia Solis' has already departed for its assigned jetty. Meanwhile, 'Torm Damini' is currently undergoing lightering activities, a process where oil is transferred to smaller vessels at the outer anchorage to reduce the ship's draft. It is estimated that the complete unloading process for each ship will take approximately two days.

In addition to the massive diesel shipment, the port also welcomed a third specialized vessel on the same day. The 'MT Great Princess' arrived from Singapore carrying 12,000 tons of jet fuel, ensuring a steady supply for the country’s aviation sector. These simultaneous arrivals are expected to significantly ease any immediate pressure on the national energy grid and transportation industries.

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