Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) is in talks to expand its fleet of managed LNG carriers to 20 ships.

It told the DNA website it is negotiating with overseas companies to offer technical and commercial management.

Progress towards the 20-ship target would be gradual due to manpower limitations, according to Sunil Thapar, director of its bulker and tanker division.

SCI currently manages three LNG carriers on charter to Petronet.

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