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India Secures Vital LPG Shipments Through Tense Strait of Hormuz

Two Indian-flagged LPG carriers, Pine Gas and Jag Vasant, have safely crossed the tense Strait of Hormuz and are en route to deliver over 92,000 tonnes of fuel to Indian ports. Their passage follows regional tensions that had previously stalled shipments through this critical global chokepoint for oil and gas. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Rajya Sabha, emphasizing the need for self-reliance to protect against global energy shocks. He highlighted government plans, including a massive investment in indigenous shipbuilding, to reduce dependence on foreign vessels for trade.

Key Points: Indian LPG Ships Cross Strait of Hormuz, PM Modi Stresses Self-Reliance

  • Two LPG ships safely transit Strait of Hormuz
  • Carrying 92,600 tonnes of fuel to Indian ports
  • 20 other Indian vessels remain near the strategic strait
  • PM Modi pushes for self-reliance in shipping and energy
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Two LPG ships carrying 92,600 tonnes LPG on way to India from Hormuz: Govt

Two LPG carriers with 92,600 tonnes of fuel safely transit the Strait of Hormuz for India. PM Modi highlights plans for energy security and indigenous shipping.

"Atmanirbharta is the only solution to insulate the country and countrymen from global shocks. - Prime Minister Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, March 24

The government on Tuesday said that two LPG carriers, Pine Gas and Jag Vasant, have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are on their way to India.

Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said during an inter-ministerial briefing that the Pine Gas vessel will arrive at New Mangalore port on March 27, which carries 45,000 metric tonnes of LPG.

"Jag Vasant will arrive at Kandla port on March 26, carrying 47,600 metric tonnes of LPG. Twenty Indian-flagged vessels remain to the west of the Strait of Hormuz," Sinha informed.

Earlier, ship-tracking data showed that the vessels Jag Vasant and Pine Gas were moving through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz after receiving approval for safe passage. A full transit through the Strait of Hormuz typically takes around 14 hours, as per reports.

The development comes at a time when the Strait, a key global route for oil and gas shipments, has been severely affected by rising tensions following US and Israeli strikes in the region late February.

Jag Vasant loaded LPG from Kuwait, while Pine Gas picked up its cargo from Ruwais in the UAE. They had remained stuck in the region due to the tensions before now being allowed to move.

Earlier this month, two other Indian-flagged LPG carriers successfully completed similar journeys through the Strait.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasised the government's plans and measures to insulate citizens from global oil shocks while highlighting the Centre's endeavour to keep the global energy supply routes intact and operational.

Briefing the Rajya Sabha on the West Asia crisis, PM Modi made a strong pitch for self-reliance in every sector, including global fuel transportation and maritime corridors.

"Atmanirbharta is the only solution to insulate the country and countrymen from global shocks. Presently, about 90 per cent of Indian trade is carried out on foreign ships, making us dependent on foreign players," he said.

Stating that such dependence only aggravates the situation in the face of any global conflict or war, the Prime Minister said that the government is on course to raise 'Made in India' ships at a whopping sum of Rs 70,000 crore.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
PM Modi is absolutely right about Atmanirbharta. 90% trade on foreign ships is a serious vulnerability. The Rs 70,000 crore plan for 'Made in India' ships is a step in the right direction for our maritime security and economy.
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Aman W
Good news, but we need to think long-term. These geopolitical tensions in West Asia aren't going away. We must accelerate our strategic petroleum reserves and diversify energy sources. Solar and wind need more push.
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Sarah B
Watching from abroad, it's impressive how India is managing this complex logistics. Keeping global supply chains open during conflict is crucial for everyone. Hope the crews and cargo arrive safely.
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Karthik V
While the focus is on big ships and big money, I hope the government also supports our smaller ports like New Mangalore and Kandla with better infrastructure. They play a vital role in our energy security.
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Nisha Z
Respectfully, the article highlights the problem but the solution feels distant. A Rs 70,000 crore ship-building plan is great, but what about immediate measures to shield common people from price shocks? My Ujjwala cylinder subsidy isn't covering the cost anymore.

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