Bids have gone in for Gail (India)’s LNG ship chartering requirement, which is due to be finalised this week.

Industry sources working on the project indicate that around 10 companies have submitted bids for the business.

The chartering enquiry is being handled by Shipping Corp of India (SCI).

Officials for SCI tell TradeWinds that normal chartering procedures will be followed, counter offers made and vessels taken on subjects.