State-owned Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) wants to buy a second-hand VLGC to enter a new sector.

It said it is interested in acquiring a vessel of between 10 and 15 years of age.

Companies can offer in ships through an e-tender by 23 January via its website.

The company currently has just two 22,950-cbm gas carriers built in 1991.

The move follows a tender for a second-hand suezmax last year.

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