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Indian Ships Navigate Hormuz Amidst Escalating Tensions
5 Apr
Summary
- LPG vessel Green Sanvi carrying 46,650 tonnes safely passed the Strait of Hormuz.
- India imports 60% of its cooking gas needs from the Middle East.
- Authorities are monitoring 17 Indian-flagged vessels in the western Persian Gulf.
The LPG vessel Green Sanvi, carrying 46,650 tonnes of LPG with 25 seafarers, has safely navigated the Strait of Hormuz. This marks the seventh Indian-flagged LPG tanker to transit the waterway since recent attacks and retaliation in West Asia.
This transit is crucial as India imports about 60% of its cooking gas needs from the Middle East. The arrival of Iranian LPG via the vessel Sea Bird at Mangalore is noted as a significant purchase after seven years.
Authorities are closely monitoring 17 Indian-flagged vessels, comprising approximately 460 seafarers, remaining in the western Persian Gulf. Maritime operations continue unaffected, with no incidents reported involving Indian vessels in the last 24 hours.
