After the attack on Iran on February 28, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz became tense. During this time, several oil and gas tankers were stranded mid-route, while some were even attacked. As the situation worsened, this crucial maritime route was temporarily closed.
However, after diplomatic efforts, the situation is gradually normalizing, and Indian-flagged ships have started returning to the country via this route. In this sequence, another Indian LPG carrier, Green Asha, has successfully crossed Hormuz. Currently, only the Jag Vikram vessel remains in the region, awaiting its safe return.
Earlier, Green Sanvi crossed this dangerous route on April 3. According to the Directorate General of Shipping, after Green Asha’s departure, only Jag Vikram remains in the area, awaiting instructions from the Indian Navy to proceed. Prior to this, two other LPG tankers had safely crossed Hormuz and reached India.
Green Sanvi is expected to arrive at Dahej Port in Gujarat’s Bharuch district on April 7. This vessel is returning to India with approximately 46,655 metric tons of LPG. Meanwhile, BW TYR is currently anchored near Mumbai, unloading its cargo via ‘ship-to-ship’ transfer. Another vessel, BW ELM, was dispatched to Ennore Port in Chennai on April 4.
Last week, Jag Vasant arrived in Kandla, Gujarat, with approximately 47,612 metric tons of LPG, while Pine Gas supplied around 45,000 metric tons of LPG in New Mangalore.
Several Indian vessels are still present in the Hormuz region. According to the Ministry of Shipping, currently, 16 ships are deployed in the Persian Gulf (west of the Strait of Hormuz), four in the Gulf of Oman (east), one in the Gulf of Aden, and two in the Red Sea. Of these, five ships in the Persian Gulf belong to the Shipping Corporation of India. Additionally, four vessels bound for West Asia are currently halted at major Indian ports.
