MUMBAI: Two Indian-flagged gas tankers have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy channel restricted by Iran amid its tensions with Israel and the US. The tankers transported liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the UAE and have reached Indian shores.
The first vessel, BW TYR, arrived in Mumbai on March 31 after departing from Ras Al Khaimah, carrying LPG for Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL). The second tanker, BW ELM, reached New Mangalore on April 1, supplying gas to Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). Combined, these two vessels transported around 94,000 tonnes of LPG.
According to Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, eight Indian-flagged vessels have successfully traversed the strait so far. The government is actively monitoring the safety of the seafarers and vessel operations amid ongoing regional conflicts, as at least 10 foreign-flagged vessels remain stranded in the Persian Gulf, along with 18 Indian vessels anchored near the strait.
The first crude shipment to reach India via the strait since the tensions escalated arrived on March 12, following successful negotiations by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
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