Saudi: Indian Naval ship docks in Dammam for medical equipment
As part of Operation Samudra Setu II (Ocean Bridge), INS Tarkash, an Indian Navy Warship called at Dammam Port on Wednesday to take on medical equipment to support India’s fight against COVID-19.
Operation Samudra Setu-II was launched by the Indian Navy for shipment of medical oxygen-filled cryogenic containers and associated medical equipment from various countries in support of the nation’s fight against COVID-19.
The ship was received by Saudi Port and Customs authorities and officials from the Indian Embassy.
In the ongoing fight against COVID-19, many companies having presence in Saudi Arabia have come forth to support India in overcoming the challenges posed by the second wave.
In the latest such consignment, which was sent by INS Tarkash Wednesday, the following contributions were made by:
- M/s Elfit Arabia, for 200 filled oxygen cylinders
- M/s Lulu Hypermarkets for 100 oxygen Cylinders
- M/s Shapoorji Pallonji Group for 50 oxygen concentrators
The latest shipment brings to a total of 300 MT of Liquid oxygen, 6,360 oxygen cylinders and 250 oxygen concentrators, which have so far been sent from Saudi Arabia to India.
