Indian Register of Shipping took into class Lila Jamnagar, a 298,997 DWT Very Large Crude Carrier. The vessel is one of the largest to sail under the Indian flag.
The addition marks an important milestone for India’s tanker fleet. It highlights the growing role of Indian classification in supporting the country’s maritime ambitions.
RFK Shipping IFSC Private Limited owns the vessel. The ship is operated through the Lila Global platform and registered at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City.
The classing demonstrates IRS’s capability to provide classification and technical services for large, complex vessels engaged in global energy transportation. IRS will support the vessel throughout its operational lifecycle, ensuring compliance with international standards governing safety, structural integrity, and operational performance.
P K Mishra, Managing Director of IRS, said India’s aspiration to expand its merchant fleet and strengthen energy transportation capabilities requires robust technical oversight and globally recognized standards. The classification demonstrates IRS’s ability to support large tanker operations while contributing to the growth of India’s maritime ecosystem.
The vessel is the first Indian-flagged VLCC structured through GIFT City. The development reflects the increasing role of the financial hub in enabling maritime asset ownership and investment structures linked to India.
