Varun Shipping Company Limited is amongst the leading private sector shipping companies in India. It was established in 1971 and is listed on major stock exchanges in India. Varun’s corporate headquarters and registered office are in Mumbai and it has a subsidiary company and branch office in Singapore.
Currently, Varun has a well diversified fleet of 20 vessels, comprising of 12 LPG carriers, 3 Aframax Crude Oil Tankers, 4 Anchor Handling Towing and Supply Vessels (AHTS) and 1 small product tanker.
Varun is the largest owner of LPG tonnage in India, constituting approximately 81% of the aggregate cargo carrying capacity of LPG carriers operating under Indian flag.
In addition to owning the largest LPG carrier under Indian flag, Varun currently owns two most powerful AHTS vessels, with highest Bollard Pull under Indian flag for deep sea oil exploration activities.
Varun continues to maintain its focus on the hydrocarbon sector and build its core competencies by expanding its assets and operations in the rapidly developing oil and gas exploration and production industry.
In April, 2006 Varun received “Fastest Expanding Indian Shipping Company” award conferred by National Maritime Day Celebrations Committee, formed by the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, Government of India.