Hundreds of ships are stranded in the Gulf due to the Iran and America-Israel war. Amidst the global energy crisis caused by the war in Western Asia, a relief news has emerged for India. According to sources, two Indian LPG ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz. This happened even as traffic on this vital waterway was still affected.
Two Indian LPG tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera, citing data and sources, reported that two Indian-flagged LPG tankers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz, while traffic on this vital waterway is still blocked. Ship tracking data from the Marine Traffic Platform revealed that the Pine Gas tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday (23 March), with Jug Vasant also following behind it. Let us tell you that due to the war that broke out between America, Israel and Iran, hundreds of ships and thousands of sailors are stranded in the Gulf.
LPG tankers Pine Gas and Jag Vasant were near Iran’s waters between Larak and Quesham islands on Monday afternoon. Both are walking close to each other. Both these ships were among the 22 Indian-flagged ships that got stuck in the Persian Gulf after the war in West Asia.
Shivalik-Nanda Devi have safely returned to India.
Earlier, MT Shivalik and MT Nanda Devi carrying approximately 92,712 tonnes of LPG have safely reached the Indian coast. At that time, 28 Indian flagged ships were present in the Strait of Hormuz. Of these, 24 were in the western part of the strait and four were in the eastern part. In the last few days, two ships each from both sides have been successful in reaching the strait safely.
The ship Shivalik carrying LPG reached Mundra port in Gujarat on 16 March. Another LPG tanker Nanda Devi reached Kandla port in Gujarat the next day. Both LPG carrier ships started their journey on 13 March and crossed the Strait of Hormuz on the morning of 14 March. Both the LPG ships started the journey on 13 March and crossed the Strait of Hormuz on the morning of 14 March.
‘Jag Prakash’ is also returning
Apart from this, Indian flag oil tanker Jag Ladki laden with 80,886 tonnes of crude oil from UAE reached Mundra port on March 18. Another tanker, Jag Prakash, has already safely transited the strait and is on its way to Tanzania. It was carrying gasoline from Oman to Africa.