Gas tension now over in India, Indian ship leaves Strait of Hormuz carrying 46 thousand tonnes of LPG

New Delhi: There is news of great relief for India amid increasing tension in the Middle East. Indian ship MT Sarva Shakti carrying LPG has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz. The government said that this ship will reach Visakhapatnam port on May 13. This means there will be no interruption in gas supply.

All 18 Indian sailors on board are safe 

According to media reports, there are a total of 20 crew members on this ship registered in Marshall Islands, of which 18 are Indians. About 46 thousand metric tons of LPG is loaded in the ship. Despite the conflict in the Middle East and apprehension in the Strait of Hormuz, the government made it clear that all Indian sailors are completely safe.

According to the ministry, no untoward incident has occurred with any Indian ship in the last 24 hours. India’s major energy needs are met through the Hormuz waterway, so the safe passage of this ship is very important.

24 hour surveillance of government 

According to the information received, the Ministry of Shipping, Ministry of External Affairs, Indian Embassies abroad and all departments related to the maritime sector are working together. The objective is to ensure that Indian sailors remain safe and the movement of ships continues without interruption.

The control room of DG Shipping is continuously monitoring the situation. Thousands of phone calls and emails have been answered so far. Even in the last 24 hours, many people contacted for help, who were helped immediately.

Safe return of 3 thousand sailors 

The Indian government said that so far about 3,000 Indian sailors have been brought safely to India from the Gulf countries. Work is normal at all major ports of the country. There is no news of crowding or delay of ships anywhere. Ports are running at full capacity.

Big statement of Petroleum Ministry   

It is noteworthy that the Petroleum Ministry has assured that whatever the situation, there is full preparation to maintain maritime security and movement of ships. The ministry said that India’s energy supply chain will not be allowed to be disrupted.

With the arrival of MT Sarva Shakti on 13 May 2026, the availability of domestic LPG will remain. Amidst the Middle East crisis, this news is a relief for both the common people and the industry. The government says that it is keeping a close watch on the situation and is ready to deal with any emergency.