Iran War News 8 Indian Vessels Have Crossed Strait Of Hormuz, Among Highest In The World Indian vessels have continued to transit the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran’s efforts to restrict maritime traffic, with at least eight Indian-flagged ships passing through the critical waterway since the conflict began. The movement of these vessels highlights India’s resilience in maintaining energy and commodity supplies amid the ongoing tensions. According to maritime data, 60% of ships crossing the strait are linked to Iran, reflecting the country’s dominance over the route. However, India has emerged as one of the top nations in terms of vessel traffic, with its ships navigating the war-torn corridor safely. Among the Indian vessels that successfully transited the strait are two liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers, the BW TYR and BW ELM, which transported approximately 94,000 tonnes of cargo. Four Indian LPG tankers, including the Pine Gas and Jag Vasant, delivered 92,612 tonnes of LPG to Indian ports between March 26 and 28. Earlier shipments included the MT Shivalik and MT Nanda Devi, which carried 92,712 tonnes of LPG to Gujarat and Kandla ports on March 16 and 17. Additionally, the oil tanker Jag Laadki transported 80,886 tonnes of crude oil from the UAE to Mundra, while the Jag Prakash carried gasoline from Oman to Africa. The list of vessels that safely passed through the strait includes the Shivalik, Nanda Devi, Jag Laadki, Pine Gas, Jag Vasant, BW Tyr, BW Elm, and Green Sanvi. The Green Sanvi, which transported 46,650 tonnes of LPG, transited the strait on Friday night. Indian Navy warships were on standby to provide support to these merchant vessels, ensuring their safe passage through the contested waters.#iran #india #strait_of_hormuz #jag_prakash #jag_laadki
Crude tankers from Russia, Liberia on way to Indian ports MUMBAI: Despite ongoing tensions disrupting shipping routes in the Persian Gulf, two crude oil tankers have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz and are en route to Indian ports, providing temporary relief to the country’s energy supply. The Liberian-flagged tanker MT Smyrni is scheduled to arrive at Mumbai port on Saturday, carrying approximately 1.4 lakh metric tonnes of crude oil. Another vessel, the Indian oil tanker Jag Prakash, is also crossing the strait, transporting around 50,000 metric tonnes of crude. While Jag Prakash is believed to be heading toward Africa, there is no confirmation yet whether it will be redirected to India at an additional cost. Industry analysts noted the significance of these movements, as at least 37 Indian ships remain affected by the conflict in the region. The situation has improved slightly with the resumption of Russian oil imports to India, following a U.S. waiver allowing such shipments. This has prompted several tankers, including those from so-called "shadow" or "ghost" fleets—unregulated vessels often used to transport sanctioned oil—to alter their routes and head toward Indian ports. Tracking data indicates that at least four tankers have diverted toward India. These include a non-sanctioned Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) operating as part of the shadow fleet. Two of these vessels were originally bound for China after loading crude from Russia’s Far East but changed course mid-voyage. Another tanker, the Suezmax Indri, initially heading to Singapore, abruptly shifted its route on March 4 and discharged Russian crude from the Baltic region at Sikka port in Gujarat on March 9.#mumbai #strait_of_hormuz #jag_prakash #jawaharlal_nehru_port_authority #sunil_vaswani
