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India Navigates Hormuz Strait Amid Global Tensions, Keeps Oil Flowing

Amid rising military tensions in the Middle East, India has maintained a steady flow of maritime traffic through the critical Strait of Hormuz. Multiple Indian-flagged vessels, including LPG and crude oil tankers, have safely navigated the passage in recent weeks. These ships have delivered substantial volumes of energy supplies, such as LPG and crude oil, to ports like Mundra and Kandla. The continued transit, including recent passages through an Iranian corridor, highlights India's efforts to secure its energy imports despite regional disruptions.

Key Points: India Maintains Oil Tanker Traffic in Strait of Hormuz

  • Steady Indian tanker traffic in Hormuz
  • Safe transit of 8+ ships since Feb 28
  • Delivering vital LPG and crude oil
  • Using designated Iranian corridor
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India among top countries using Hormuz route to move oil tankers amid tough times

Despite Middle East tensions, India successfully moves oil & LPG tankers through the vital Strait of Hormuz, securing its energy supplies.

"India has emerged as one of the countries maintaining steady maritime movement through the crucial route. - NDTV Profit report"

New Delhi, April 4

Amid rising global supply concerns due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, India has emerged as one of the countries maintaining steady maritime movement through the crucial route.

Despite tensions triggered by the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, several Indian vessels have successfully navigated the narrow passage, which is vital for global oil and gas trade.

Since February 28, at least eight Indian-linked ships have crossed the Strait safely, carrying essential energy supplies, according to NDTV Profit report.

These include LPG carriers BW Tyr and BW Elm, which together transported around 94,000 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

Their successful transit comes at a time when shipping activity in the region has been severely impacted by military tensions and security concerns.

In addition, multiple India-flagged LPG tankers have reached Indian ports over the past few weeks.

Pine Gas and Jag Vasant delivered over 92,000 tonnes of LPG between March 26 and 28. Earlier, MT Shivalik and MT Nanda Devi had brought similar volumes to Mundra and Kandla ports in Gujarat around mid-March.

Oil tanker Jag Laadki also arrived at Mundra carrying crude oil from the UAE, while Jag Prakash completed a separate journey transporting gasoline from Oman to Africa.

The latest vessel to make the passage is the India-flagged LPG tanker Green Sanvi, which crossed the Strait using a designated corridor through Iranian territorial waters.

Carrying an estimated 44,000 tonnes of LPG, the tanker's cargo is roughly equivalent to half a day's LPG consumption in India before the conflict began.

Its transit marks another milestone in India's efforts to maintain uninterrupted energy supplies.

According to shipping data, Green Sanvi is among a growing number of Indian vessels that have safely crossed the chokepoint since the conflict escalated.

Two more tankers -- Green Asha and Jag Vikram -- are expected to follow in the coming days.

- IANS

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Sarah B
While it's impressive, I hope the safety of the crews is the absolute top priority. These are real people in a potential conflict zone. The article mentions 'designated corridors' – are these truly safe, or just a calculated risk for the sake of supply?
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Vikram M
Good news for the common man. Any disruption in LPG supply would have sent prices of cooking gas skyrocketing. My mother would have been very worried. Glad to see our ships are managing to keep the supplies flowing. 🙏
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Rohit P
Shows the importance of having a strong, independent foreign policy. We have to maintain relations with all sides in the Gulf to ensure our national interests are protected. Can't afford to get drawn into other people's conflicts.
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Kavya N
The numbers are reassuring, but 44,000 tonnes being "half a day's consumption" is also a stark reminder of how dependent we are on imports. We really need to double down on renewable energy and domestic exploration. This is a wake-up call.
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Michael C
From a logistics and shipping perspective, this is a remarkable feat of coordination. Managing such complex operations under threat demonstrates world-class maritime expertise. Kudos to all involved.

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