GE Shipping Acquires 'Jag Vijay' Gas Carrier for ₹500 Crore
GE Shipping took delivery of its 2015-built Very Large Gas Carrier, 'Jag Vijay', on January 16, 2026. The acquisition was financed internally. The company's fleet now stands at 40 vessels. GE Shipping also plans to buy one Ultramax Dry Bulk Carrier and one Medium Range Tanker, and sell one Kamsarmax and one VLGC in Q4 FY26.
The acquisition of a new vessel and planned fleet adjustments are significant for the company's operational capacity and strategic positioning, impacting its business scale.
The company has successfully acquired a new vessel and reported high fleet utilization, indicating positive operational performance and growth.
The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited (GE Shipping) announced the delivery of its newly acquired Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC), named “Jag Vijay”. The 2015-built vessel, with a capacity of approximately 84,048 cubic meters, was delivered on January 16, 2026. The company had entered into a contract to purchase this vessel during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2026. The acquisition was financed entirely through internal accruals.
Following this acquisition, GE Shipping's operational fleet now comprises 40 vessels. This includes 26 tankers, consisting of 5 crude tankers, 16 product tankers, and 5 LPG carriers, along with 14 dry bulk carriers, which include 2 Capesize, 10 Kamsarmax, and 2 Supramax vessels. The total deadweight tonnage (dwt) of the fleet stands at 3.22 million. The company reported that its current capacity utilization is nearly 100%.
In addition to the recent delivery, GE Shipping has further strategic plans in motion. The company has contracted to acquire one secondhand Ultramax Dry Bulk Carrier and one secondhand Medium Range Tanker. Concurrently, it plans to sell one Kamsarmax Dry Bulk Carrier, the “Jag Aarati”, and one Very Large Gas Carrier, the “Jag Vishnu”. These pending purchase and sale transactions are anticipated to be concluded within the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2026.
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