Chellaram Shipping (“Chellship”) took delivery of the 39,760 DWT Handysize, M.V. Darya Mahi, at a glorious Naming & Delivery Ceremony on 05 March 2024 from Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd, Japan (“Onomichi”). This is the second vessel to be delivered by Onomichi to Chellship and the 23rd vessel in the Chellship Fleet.
The naming ceremony began with a beautiful prayer ceremony conducted by Mrs. Vivian Khurana, wife of Mr. Vishal Khurana, Director and Chief Executive of Chellship, followed by the National anthems of India and Japan. Mrs Khurana, as the God Mother, named the vessel and offered her good wishes to all who sail on her.
The name DARYA MAHI is in reverence to the River Mahi, which is one of the few west-flowing rivers in India that flows into the Arabian Sea after passing through 3 different states.
Mr. Rajesh Kumar, Senior Vessel Manager, Chellship, did the traditional breaking of a coconut on the vessel’s hull.
The Naming & Delivery Ceremony was followed by a celebratory luncheon hosted by Onomichi. Mr Takashi Nakabe, President, Onomichi Dockyard acknowledged Chellship’s excellent reputation and thanked the Company for its Team’s very good co-operation in the building of both the vessels.
Mr. Vishal Khurana, congratulated Onomichi for their commitment to excellence and perfection in ship-building. He also highlighted Chellship’s serious commitment to environmental sustainability and green shipping, with the application of the latest technology and energy saving devices in its Fleet.
Darya Mahi departed on her maiden voyage on 5th March 2024 to load cargo from Portland, USA.
Chellaram Shipping (“Chellship”) took delivery of the 63,220 DWT Ultramax – Darya Satya, at a glorious Naming & Delivery Ceremony on 29th February 2024 from Jiangsu Yangzi-Mitsui Shipbuilding Co., Ltd, China. This is the 22nd vessel in the Chellship Fleet.
The naming ceremony began with National anthems of India and China followed by a beautiful prayer ceremony conducted by Mrs. Shreenidhi Dongre, wife of Mr. Deepak Dongre, Deputy General Manager at Chellship. This was followed by the Naming of the vessel by God Mother, Mrs. Shreenidhi Dongre and the traditional breaking of a coconut on the vessel’s hull by Mr. Rakesh Krishnan, Vessel Manager at Chellship.
The meaning of DARYA SATYA is ‘Truth of the Sea’.
The Naming & Delivery Ceremony was followed by a celebratory luncheon hosted by the Jiangsu Yangzi-Mitsui Shipbuilding Co., Ltd, China.
Mr. Dongre, speaking to the guests after the prayer ceremony, expressed his thanks to Jiangsu Yangzi-Mitsui Shipbuilding Co., Ltd for delivering this good vessel with energy saving devices such as Pre Shrouded Vanes, Rudder Bulb and high quality anti fouling paints.
Darya Satya departed on her maiden voyage on 1st March 2024 to load cargo from Canada to China.
Chellaram Shipping (“Chellship”) took delivery of the 39,760 DWT Handysize – Darya Koshi, at a glorious Naming & Delivery Ceremony on 10th January 2024 at Onomichi Dockyard (“Onomichi”), Japan. This was attended amongst others by the President of Onomichi, Mr Takashi Nakabe and other senior officials, Mr Ravi Gandhi, Director, K.Lokumal (London) Ltd, Mrs Suman Gandhi – God Mother of the vessel, Mr Rajesh Lila, Representative Director, Kishinchand Chellaram (Japan) Ltd. and Mrs Yuka Lila.
This is the 21st vessel in the Chellship Fleet.
The naming ceremony began with a beautiful prayer ceremony conducted by Mrs Suman Gandhi, followed by her naming the vessel – DARYA KOSHI in reverence to our holy River Koshi – a major tributary of the holiest River Ganges.
Mr Arun Kumar, Senior Vessel Manager, Chellship, did the honours of the traditional breaking of a coconut on the vessel’s hull.
Darya Koshi departed on her maiden voyage on 10th January 2024 to load cargo from Japan to Thailand.
Congratulations to the following floating staff on their recent promotions:
Mr. Jonnie Wilson on board Darya Sita
Mr. Bidesh M. on board Darya Vidya
Mr. Rakesh Vangpandu on board Darya Gomti
Mr. Sunny Banpuria on board Darya Gomti
Mr. Subham Shri on board Darya Sita
Mr. Gagandeep Singh on board Darya Tapti
Mr. Akhilesh Chauhan on board Darya Jamuna
Mr. Amit Sarkar on board Darya Sita
Mr. Manoj Sandbhor on board Darya Gomti
Mr. Piyushkumar Tandel on board Darya Rapti
Mr. L. Tangi on board Darya Jamuna
Mr. Pranav Naik on board Darya Tapti