New Delhi: Indian vessels in Strait of Hormuz have successfully navigated the strategic waterway, with the India-flagged gas carrier Green Sanvi carrying approximately 46,650 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) through the Strait on Friday night, official sources confirmed.
The successful passage comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia following the US-Israel strikes on Iran and subsequent Iranian retaliation, which has affected global maritime and fuel operations. Earlier, on March 28, another shipment of 47,000 metric tonnes of LPG arrived at Vadinar Terminal of DPA Kandla in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
Ship-to-Ship Operations Continue
The vessel MT Jag Vasant is scheduled to transfer its LPG cargo to another ship at anchorage through a Ship-to-Ship (STS) operation, ensuring uninterrupted fuel supply to India. Officials emphasized that the safety of Indian vessels in Strait of Hormuz remains a top priority, with continuous monitoring in place.
Speaking at a joint inter-ministerial briefing on Gulf developments, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Mukesh Mangal, stated, “All Indian vessels in Strait of Hormuz and their crew are being closely monitored. At present, 18 Indian vessels with around 485 seafarers are in the region, and all remain safe.”
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Repatriation and Port Operations
Mangal further added that over 964 Indian seafarers have already been repatriated from the Gulf amid the developing crisis. He reassured that port operations across India are continuing normally despite the regional tensions. “We are maintaining continuous coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian missions abroad, and other stakeholders in the maritime sector to safeguard Indian vessels in Strait of Hormuz,” he noted.
West Asia Situation Overview
The West Asia crisis, which began on February 28, has created challenges for Indian trade and energy security. The transit of Indian vessels in Strait of Hormuz is critical for ensuring uninterrupted supply of LPG and other essentials from the region. Around 5,98,000 Indian passengers have returned home amid the ongoing security situation.
Despite the ongoing conflict, Indian authorities have successfully ensured that Indian vessels in Strait of Hormuz continue their maritime operations safely, demonstrating coordinated efforts between government ministries, Indian missions, and the shipping sector.