Following the safe passage of two LPG ships through the Strait of Hormuz, more Indian LPG tankers are now in line to transit the war-torn region. Reliable sources said on Saturday that Iran has allowed Indian flagged ships safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
According to sources, a total of 28 Indian flagged ships are currently operating in the Persian Gulf region, and all ships and Indian sailors are being constantly monitored for their safety.
Of these, 24 Indian ships are in the west of the Strait of Hormuz with 677 Indian sailors on board, while four ships are in the east of the strait and have 101 Indian sailors on board.
According to the data of the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) till March 12, these ships are carrying about 2.15 lakh tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG), 4.15 lakh tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and about 17.5 lakh tonnes of crude oil.
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is continuously monitoring the current maritime situation in the Persian Gulf region, and monitoring and preparedness have been further strengthened in view of the changing conditions.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important sea routes, passing through approximately 20 percent of the world’s oil and gas exports.
Meanwhile, two oil tankers ‘Shivalik’ and ‘Nanda Devi’ are also going to reach India in the next few days. Both these ships are owned by the government company Shipping Corporation of India Limited.
According to government sources, the ship ‘Shivalik’ is being brought under the protection of the Indian Navy and may reach Mumbai or Kandla port in the next two days. The ship has now reached the open sea and is moving safely under the guidance of the Indian Navy.
The ship ‘Nanda Devi’ is loaded with more than 46,000 metric tons of LPG, which is very important for India’s energy supply chain.
According to sources, the Indian Navy is continuously providing guidance to safely remove both the ships from the sensitive maritime area.
This step has been taken after high-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pejeshkian, in which maintaining the supply of energy and other goods was discussed.
Earlier, Iran’s Ambassador to India Mohammad Fatahali had indicated on Friday that despite the increasing tension in the Middle East, Indian ships may soon get safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as the traffic through this important sea route is currently greatly affected.
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