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Seventh Indian LPG tanker clears Strait of Hormuz
5 Apr
Summary
- Green Sanvi, an India-flagged tanker, safely transited east of the Strait of Hormuz.
- The vessel carried approximately 44,000 tonnes of LPG, half of India's daily consumption.
- This marks the seventh Indian LPG tanker to pass the Strait amid the West Asia conflict.
The India-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker Green Sanvi recently completed a safe transit east of the Strait of Hormuz. This event marks the seventh instance of an Indian vessel successfully navigating this strategically vital chokepoint since the commencement of the West Asia conflict.
The Green Sanvi, estimated to be carrying approximately 44,000 tonnes of LPG, utilized a designated corridor through Iran's territorial waters. This shipment is equivalent to about half of India's daily LPG consumption before the conflict escalated.
India has been actively engaged in diplomatic discussions with Iran to guarantee the safe passage of its merchant vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has indicated that vessels from countries not aligned with the US or Israel can transit in coordination with its authorities.
With Green Sanvi's passage, there are now 17 Indian-flagged ships in the Persian Gulf region east of the Strait. This includes various types of vessels, such as crude oil tankers and container ships.
Iran's Foreign Minister confirmed that the waterway remains operational for friendly nations, including India, China, and Russia. Green Sanvi signaled its Indian identity during transit, a practice coordinated with Iranian authorities.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical route for global energy supplies, and ensuring safe passage for commercial ships is crucial amid geopolitical tensions. The successful transit of Green Sanvi underscores India's commitment to securing its energy supply lines and the importance of coordinated maritime safety measures.
