New Delhi/Tehran: Indian-flagged LPG ship ‘Jag Vikram’ safely transited the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. According to the information given by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, this ship is coming to India with 24 sailors carrying about 20,400 metric tons of LPG and is expected to reach Mumbai on 15 April 2026. According to ship tracking data, the tanker passed Hormuz between Friday night and Saturday morning and is now moving east.
15 Indian flag ships are still present in Hormuz
The ministry said that the ship belongs to Mumbai-based Great Eastern Shipping Company and its carrying capacity is more than 26,000 tonnes. ‘Jag Vikram’ is a medium sized gas carrier ship. According to government data, ‘Jag Vikram’ is the ninth Indian ship to sail from the Persian Gulf since the beginning of March. There are still around 15 Indian flagged ships present in the area and waiting to be safely evacuated. Before this, 8 ships in the western direction and 2 in the eastern direction had passed safely.
Many foreign flag ships coming to India also got stranded in the Gulf.
Let us tell you that apart from these ships, many foreign flag ships, which are bringing goods to India, are still stranded in the Persian Gulf. According to marine traffic data, there are still hundreds of vessels in the area, including 426 tankers, 34 LPG carriers and 19 LNG vessels. The government statement said that port operations in India are normal and there is no congestion or obstruction. Also, the Ministry of Shipping, Shipping and Waterways in coordination with other agencies is continuously monitoring the situation and ensuring the safety of seafarers.
Hormuz is an important route for global energy supply
Let us tell you that India is the world’s third largest energy consumer and fourth largest gas consumer. The country imports about 88% of its crude oil, about 50% of natural gas and about 60% of LPG requirement. Most of these supplies come from the Gulf and pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy supplies that has been affected by the Middle East conflict. Recently, a 2-week conditional ceasefire was agreed upon between the US and Iran, which also includes reopening of sea routes.
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