New Delhi, March 24: The government announced on Tuesday that two ships carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) – Pine Gas and Jag Vasant – have safely crossed the Hormuz Strait and are en route to India.
Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, stated that the Pine Gas vessel is expected to arrive at New Mangalore Port on March 27, carrying 45,000 metric tons of LPG.
Meanwhile, the Jag Vasant ship will reach Kandla Port on March 26, loaded with 47,600 metric tons of LPG. Additionally, 20 Indian vessels are still present west of the Hormuz Strait.
Previously, ship tracking data indicated that both vessels received clearance for safe passage through this critical maritime route. Reports suggest that crossing the Hormuz Strait typically takes about 14 hours.
This development comes amid rising tensions in the region following attacks by the U.S. and Israel at the end of February, which have impacted this vital shipping lane.
The Jag Vasant loaded LPG from Kuwait, while the Pine Gas took on cargo from Ruwais in the UAE. Due to the escalating tensions, these ships were initially stranded but have now been granted permission to proceed.
Earlier this month, two other Indian vessels successfully navigated this route.
In the meantime, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Tuesday that the government is taking various measures to protect the citizens from the global oil crisis and is working to ensure smooth international energy supply routes.
Speaking in the Rajya Sabha about the West Asia crisis, he emphasized the need for self-reliance in all sectors, especially in fuel transportation and maritime routes.
He noted that the only way to shield the nation and its people from global shocks is through self-sufficiency. Currently, about 90 percent of India’s trade relies on foreign ships, making the country vulnerable. Any global crisis or conflict could exacerbate this situation.
The Prime Minister also mentioned that the government is working on promoting Indian vessels under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, with an investment of approximately ₹70,000 crores.
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