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LPG Tankers Navigate War Zone, India's Gas Supply Secure
4 Apr
Summary
- Indian LPG tanker safely passed the Strait of Hormuz amid conflict.
- Iranian LPG vessel arrived in Mangalore, marking a potential first purchase in years.
- Continued fuel imports ensure India's cooking gas needs are met.
An Indian LPG tanker, Green Sanvi, carrying approximately 46,650 tonnes of cooking gas, has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway currently experiencing heightened conflict. This passage ensures continued fuel supply for India, which imports about 60% of its cooking gas needs from Gulf nations. The safe transit of Green Sanvi, with 25 seafarers onboard, comes as a significant relief amid regional disruptions.
Adding to the positive developments, an LPG vessel from Iran, Sea Bird, arrived in Mangalore on April 2, discharging around 44,000 tonnes. This marks a potential restart of Iranian energy imports for India after a seven-year hiatus, possibly influenced by recent US sanction waivers. Despite these successful arrivals, 17 Indian-flagged vessels remain in the western part of the strait, with authorities actively monitoring their safety.
Overall, maritime operations for India continue to be unaffected, with no reported incidents involving Indian-flagged vessels in the past 24 hours. The Directorate General of Shipping is actively coordinating with ship owners and Indian missions to ensure the safety of approximately 460 Indian seafarers in the Gulf region. Repatriation efforts for seafarers have also been facilitated, with over 1,320 having returned home.
