New Delhi, 24 March. Amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia, two LPG-laden ships – Pine Gas and Jag Vasant – have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and headed towards India. Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways gave this information on Tuesday.
‘Pine Gas’ will reach New Mangalore and ‘Jag Vasant’ will reach Kandla Port.
Rajesh Kumar Sinha told the inter-ministerial press briefing that the Pine Gas ship will reach New Mangalore Port on March 27, carrying 45,000 metric tonnes of LPG. The ship Jag Vasant will reach Kandla Port on March 26, loaded with 47,600 metric tons of LPG.
20 Indian ships still present west of the Strait of Hormuz
However, 20 Indian ships are still present west of the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier, ship tracking data had shown both ships passing through the vital sea route after receiving clearance for safe passage. According to the report, it usually takes about 14 hours to cross the Strait of Hormuz.
This development has happened at a time when tension in the region has increased after the attacks by America and Israel in late February, which has affected this important sea route. Jag Vasant had loaded LPG from Kuwait, while Pine Gas had taken its cargo from Ruwais, UAE. These ships were earlier stranded due to tension, but now they have been allowed to proceed. Earlier this month also, two other Indian ships had successfully passed through the same route.
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