India’s energy supply from the Gulf strengthened on Wednesday with the safe arrival of the Indian-flagged crude oil tanker Jag Laadki at Adani Ports’ Mundra terminal in Gujarat. The vessel, carrying approximately 80,886 metric tonnes of crude oil from the UAE, loaded its cargo at Fujairah Port, which had recently experienced a drone attack. It departed on Sunday and successfully navigated the route.
The Jag Laadki marks the fourth Indian-flagged ship to transit the Strait of Hormuz amidst escalating regional tensions following US-Israel airstrikes on Iran. All 22 Indian crew members aboard are reported safe. The tanker, measuring 274 meters long and weighing around 164,716 tonnes, is one of the larger crude carriers serving Indian ports.
This arrival follows the docking of two LPG carriers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, earlier in March, bringing the total number of Indian vessels that have navigated the conflict area to four. Indian authorities are actively monitoring the situation and tracking the remaining vessels in the region.
The Directorate General of Shipping has confirmed that India’s naval operation in the Arabian Sea is ongoing, ensuring the safe passage of commercial ships. The successful delivery of Jag Laadki offers some relief to Indian refiners, who are facing supply challenges due to the conflict in the region.
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