LPG period business for Indian charterers has been traditionally dominated by domestic shipowners, with Varun Shipping leading the pack.

But given Varun’s current financial problems, it appears international players are gaining ground. (For more on Varun, see page 13.)

TradeWinds understands that Odfjell of Bergen has secured employment of up to a year for a midsize vessel with Bharat Petroleum Corp (BPCL).

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