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Indian LPG Ships Reach Gujarat Safely Amid Heightened Hormuz Strait Tensions

Two vessels carrying a significant shipment of liquefied petroleum gas have safely reached Gujarat's Vadinar Terminal, with the MT Jag Vasant set to transfer its cargo via a ship-to-ship operation. The Indian Navy was on standby to provide support as the government closely monitors the volatile security situation in West Asia. Indian authorities confirmed the safety of all Indian-flagged ships and seafarers in the Gulf region, with no incidents reported in the prior 24 hours. The Ministry of External Affairs reiterated India's urgent call for the preservation of safe and uninterrupted maritime transit through the critical Strait of Hormuz.

Key Points: Indian LPG Vessels Reach Gujarat via Hormuz Strait

  • 47,000 MT LPG shipment arrives at Vadinar
  • Indian Navy warships on standby for support
  • India calls for safe maritime transit in Hormuz
  • 20 Indian-flagged ships with 540 crew safe in Persian Gulf
  • DG Shipping handles hundreds of queries
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Two Indian LPG vessels reach Gujarat's Vadinar Terminal via Hormuz Strait

Two Indian LPG vessels carrying 47,000 MT reach Vadinar Terminal safely. Navy on standby as India monitors West Asia tensions for energy security.

"In the Gulf region, there has been no information in the last 24 hours regarding any incident involving Indian-flagged ships or Indian seafarers. All are safe. - Rajesh Kumar Sinha"

Jamnagar, March 28

A shipment of 47,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas arrived at the Vadinar Terminal of DPA Kandla in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on Saturday.

The vessel, MT Jag Vasant, is set to transfer its cargo to another ship at anchorage through a Ship-to-Ship (STS) operation.

Indian Navy warships were on standby to provide support to the merchant vessels, sources told ANI.

More vessels are expected to follow soon, the sources added.

Earlier, speaking at a joint inter-ministerial briefing, Special Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Rajesh Kumar Sinha said authorities are closely monitoring the situation and maintaining coordination with various stakeholders.

"In the Gulf region, there has been no information in the last 24 hours regarding any incident involving Indian-flagged ships or Indian seafarers. All are safe," Sinha said.

He added that Indian ships operating in the Persian Gulf are also safe.

"In the Persian Gulf, there are 20 ships sailing under the Indian flag, with around 540 Indians onboard, and they are also safe," he said.

Sinha further said the Directorate General of Shipping has been actively responding to queries and concerns through its communication centre.

"In the last 24 hours, the DG Shipping communication centre, which operates 24 hours a day, received 98 calls and 335 emails, all of which were responded to," he said.

On Friday, India reiterated its urgent call for the preservation of safe and uninterrupted maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz, emphasising that international law must be upheld amidst the deteriorating security situation in West Asia. The government confirmed it is maintaining a vigilant watch over regional volatilities to protect national energy interests.

During the weekly media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that New Delhi is actively coordinating with global partners to ensure stability.

"We are closely following all developments in West Asia. We continue to call for ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as a matter of priority," Jaiswal noted.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
A relief to hear all our seafarers are safe. My cousin works on a merchant vessel in the Gulf. The 24/7 communication centre is a very good initiative by DG Shipping.
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Aman W
While the safe arrival is positive, we need to ask the harder questions. Are we doing enough to diversify our energy routes and sources? Over-reliance on one strait is a strategic vulnerability. Hope long-term planning is happening behind the scenes.
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Sarah B
The coordination between ministries and the navy mentioned here is impressive. In volatile regions, such seamless operation is key to preventing disruptions in LPG supply for households and industries.
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Vikram M
Straight of Hormuz is like our energy lifeline. Any trouble there directly impacts gas prices here. Glad our diplomats are actively working with global partners to keep it open. International law must be respected.
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Kavya N
Heartening to see the detailed update - 98 calls and 335 emails answered. Shows the system is working and people's concerns are being addressed. Hope the remaining vessels also arrive safely. 🙏

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