Green Sanwari, an Indian-flagged very large gas carrier (VLGC), successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday evening (April 3, 2026). This ship was moving eastwards from the Persian Gulf towards India. According to ship-tracking data, the ship took a scheduled route through Iran’s territorial waters. The ship is carrying approximately 44,000–46,650 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), equivalent to about half a day’s LPG consumption in India before the conflict began.
India maintains constant diplomatic contacts with Iran to ensure the safe passage of its merchant ships. During the visit, the tanker displayed its Indian identification and crew details—a standard procedure when coordinating with Iranian authorities.
Green Sanwari is the seventh Indian-flagged merchant ship (all LPG tankers) to transit the strait since the escalation of the Middle East conflict in early 2026. Two more Indian-flagged LPG carriers, Green Asha and Jag Vikram, are also expected to ply the same route in the coming days, after getting the necessary clearances.
After this visit, 17 Indian ships are still present in the Persian Gulf area (west of the strait). These include standby LPG tankers, crude oil carriers, an LNG tanker, a chemical products tanker, container ships, bulk carriers and ships undergoing maintenance. Indian authorities—including the Navy and the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways—are continuously coordinating for the safe return of these ships.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea, and a large portion of global oil and gas trade passes through it. Amid the ongoing conflict, Iran has imposed some restrictions on the movement of ships, but has clarified that ships from “friendly” countries—including India, China and Russia—that do not have hostile intentions can pass through this route after coordination with Iranian authorities. India’s Foreign Minister and through diplomatic channels have facilitated these arrangements, ensuring the safety of Indian seafarers and energy supplies.
The safe exit of Green Sanwari has brought some relief to India’s LPG supply chain, although challenges remain due to limited movement and regional instability. Green Sanvi is expected to arrive at an Indian port (possibly for Bharat Petroleum) around 12 April.
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