Mumbai, March 14: Following the safe passage of two LPG vessels through the Hormuz Strait, more Indian LPG tankers are now lined up to traverse this conflict-affected area. Reliable sources reported on Saturday that Iran has granted permission for Indian-flagged ships to navigate safely through the Hormuz Strait.
Currently, a total of 28 Indian-flagged vessels are operating in the Persian Gulf region, with continuous monitoring of all ships and Indian sailors for their safety.
Among these, 24 Indian vessels are located west of the Hormuz Strait, carrying 677 Indian sailors, while four vessels are situated east of the strait with 101 Indian sailors on board.
According to data from the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) as of March 12, these ships are transporting approximately 215,000 tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG), 415,000 tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and around 1.75 million tons of crude oil.
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways is closely monitoring the current maritime situation in the Persian Gulf and has strengthened surveillance and preparations in response to changing conditions.
The Hormuz Strait is one of the world’s most critical maritime routes, through which nearly 20 percent of the world’s oil and gas exports pass.
Meanwhile, two oil tankers, ‘Shivalik’ and ‘Nanda Devi,’ are also expected to arrive in India within the next few days. Both vessels are owned by the government-run Shipping Corporation of India Limited.
According to government sources, the ‘Shivalik’ is being escorted by the Indian Navy and is expected to reach Mumbai or Kandla Port within the next two days. The vessel has now entered open waters and is safely proceeding under the guidance of the Indian Navy.
The ‘Nanda Devi’ is carrying over 46,000 metric tons of LPG, which is crucial for India’s energy supply chain.
Sources indicate that the Indian Navy is providing continuous guidance to safely navigate both vessels out of the sensitive maritime area.
This initiative follows high-level discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, focusing on maintaining the supply of energy and other goods.
Earlier, Iran’s ambassador to India, Mohammad Fatehali, hinted on Friday that despite rising tensions in the Middle East, Indian ships could soon receive safe passage through the Hormuz Strait, as traffic through this vital maritime route has been significantly impacted.
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