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MUMBAI: In a significant boost to India's energy security amid escalating tensions in West Asia, the India-flagged LPG carrier Green Asha docked safely at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) on Tuesday, becoming the first such vessel to reach the port since the outbreak of the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.Carrying 15,400 tonnes of LPG, the vessel navigated the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz -- a chokepoint for global energy supplies -- before berthing ...Read More >
Mumbai: The ministry of petroleum and natural gas on Wednesday identified 18 vessels trapped in war-torn Persian Gulf for speedy evacuation. According to the report submitted by directorate of shipping in Mumbai, five of these 18 vessels are Indian-flagged. These 18 vessels include four LPG carriers, three LNG carriers and 11 crude oil tankers. As per the report the ministry of ports, shipping & waterways (MoPSW), directorate of naval operations (DNO), the ministry of petroleum and natural gas ...Read More >
Nearly 1,800 Indian nationals have left Iran via Armenia and Azerbaijan since the start of the West Asia conflict, while two Indian-flagged carriers laden with 62,000 metric tonnes of LPG are expected to reach Indian ports this week after safely transiting the Strait of Hormuz, officials said on Monday. Indian nationals wishing to leave Iran have had to make their way to Armenia and Azerbaijan via land border crossings as Iranian airspace has been closed since the start of hostilities on Februa ...Read More >
Indian LPG tankers in Hormuz: India got some relief on Monday as two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers safely crossed the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz and continued their journey towards Indian ports. Officials said Green Sanvi is carrying 46,650 tonnes of cargo and is likely to reach an Indian port on April 7. Another ship, Green Asha, is carrying 15,500 tonnes and is expected to arrive on April 9. At a briefing, Mukesh Mangal, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways ...Read More >
New Delhi: Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers have safely crossed the war-hit Strait of Hormuz and are headed for Indian ports even as 16 other vessels remain stranded in the Persian Gulf, officials said Monday. LPG vessel Green Sanvi carrying 46,650 tonnes of LPG is scheduled to reach Indian port on April 7 while Green Asha with 15,500 tonnes of cargo is scheduled to touch Indian coast on April 9, said Mukesh Mangal, Additional Secretary in Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways at a news br ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers have safely crossed the war-hit Strait of Hormuz and are headed for Indian ports even as 16 other vessels remain stranded in the Persian Gulf, officials said Monday. LPG vessel Green Sanvi carrying 46,650 tonnes of LPG is scheduled to reach Indian port on April 7 while Green Asha with 15,500 tonnes of cargo is scheduled to touch Indian coast on April 9, said Mukesh Mangal, Additional Secretary in Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways ...Read More >
A third vessel, Jag Vikram, is still in the west of the Strait of Hormuz, the data showed. The U.S.-Israeli war against Iran has all but halted shipping through the strait, but Iran says "non-hostile vessels" may transit the waterway if they coordinate with Iranian authorities. Green Asha and Green Sanvi have crossed the Gulf area and are in the eastern Strait of Hormuz, the data showed, taking the total number of Indian-flagged LPG carriers that have traversed the Strait to eight. India is g ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government on Monday dismissed reports suggesting that India was in discussions with Iran over imposing a transit levy through the Strait of Hormuz, calling such claims baseless and without any foundation. Speaking on the issue, Mukesh Mangal, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Shipping, clarified that India has held no talks with Iran regarding any levy for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. "The government is not aware of any such development, seeking to allay concerns ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Two more Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas tankers, Green Asha and Green Sanvi, have exited the Gulf carrying the fuel for the South Asian nation, according to ship tracking data on LSEG and Kpler. A third vessel, Jag Vikram, is still in the west of the Strait of Hormuz, the data showed. The U.S.-Israeli war against Iran has all but halted shipping through the strait, but Iran says "non-hostile vessels" may transit the waterway if they coordinate with Iranian authorities. Gre ...Read More >
New Delhi: Two more Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas tankers, Green Asha and Green Sanvi, have exited the Gulf carrying the fuel for the South Asian nation, according to ship tracking data on LSEG and Kpler. A third vessel, Jag Vikram, is still in the west of the Strait of Hormuz, the data showed. The U.S.-Israeli war against Iran has all but halted shipping through the strait, but Iran says "non-hostile vessels" may transit the waterway if they coordinate with Iranian authorities. Als ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5: An India-flagged vessel, Green Asha, has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking the ninth Indian tanker to transit the crucial maritime corridor since the onset of the ongoing West Asia conflict. The development comes even as tensions remain elevated and security concerns continue to disrupt one of the world's most vital oil and energy supply routes. According to reports, Green Asha is an LPG carrier and its successful passage highlights India's continued reliance on t ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) An India-flagged vessel, Green Asha, has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking the ninth Indian tanker to transit the crucial maritime corridor since the onset of the ongoing West Asia conflict. The development comes even as tensions remain elevated and security concerns continue to disrupt one of the world's most vital oil and energy supply routes. According to reports, Green Asha is an LPG carrier and its successful passage highlights India's contin ...Read More >
New Delhi: India-flagged large gas carrier Green Sanvi has safely transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday night, carrying approximately 46,650 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cargo, official sources said. Earlier on March 28, a shipment of 47,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) 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 ...Read More >
MUMBAI: An Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas tanker has safely transited the Strait of Hormuz. The Indian government confirmed the passage on Saturday. Iran has effectively halted maritime traffic in this critical global oil and gas chokepoint since US and Israeli strikes began. New Delhi has secured passage for several Indian-flagged vessels over the past three weeks. The shipping ministry stated that the LPG carrier Green Sanvi passed through the strait. It was carrying 46,650 metric t ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid rising global supply concerns due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, India has emerged as one of the countries maintaining steady maritime movement through the crucial route. Despite tensions triggered by the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, several Indian vessels have successfully navigated the narrow passage, which is vital for global oil and gas trade. Since February 28, at least eight Indian-linked ships have cros ...Read More >
MUMBAI, India, April 4, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - An Indian-flagged tanker carrying LPG has safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz, India's government said on Saturday. Following US-Israel military strikes, Iran has effectively halted maritime traffic in the key waterway which is a critical route for global crude oil and gas. But New Delhi, which is the world's second-largest buyer of liquefied petroleum gas, has managed to secure passage for several Indian-flagged vessels over the last three ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 4: The Central government, on Saturday, sought to allay public concerns over fuel availability, urging citizens to avoid panic buying of petrol, diesel, and LPG, while asserting that supplies remain adequate despite disruptions triggered by escalating tensions in West Asia and the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz. In a detailed statement, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the government is taking proactive measures to ensure uninterrupted availability of es ...Read More >
Hyderabad: India-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker, Green Sanvi, on early Saturday, April 4, successfully crossed the strategic Strait of Hormuz, providing a boost to India's energy supply chain as global shipping remains under pressure due to the ongoing West Asia conflict. The Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC), carrying approximately 44,000-46,000 metric tonnes of LPG, is currently en route and is expected to reach Mumbai by April 6. State-run Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL ...Read More >
New Delhi: An Indian LPG tanker carrying roughly half a day's cooking gas supply has successfully crossed the war-hit Strait of Hormuz, while another vessel from Iran has reached the port of Mangalore, signalling continued fuel inflows despite regional disruptions. "LPG vessel Green Sanvi has safely transited the Strait of Hormuz, carrying 46,650 tonnes of LPG cargo with 25 seafarers on board," a government statement giving an update on West Asia developments said Saturday. Also Read: West Asi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) An Indian LPG tanker carrying roughly half a day's cooking gas supply has successfully crossed the war-hit Strait of Hormuz, while another vessel from Iran has reached the port of Mangalore, signalling continued fuel inflows despite regional disruptions. "LPG vessel Green Sanvi has safely transited the Strait of Hormuz, carrying 46,650 tonnes of LPG cargo with 25 seafarers on board," a government statement giving an update on West Asia developments said Saturday. Green S ...Read More >
New Delhi: Amid the escalating West Asia conflict, another India-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker Green Sanvi has safely sailed eastbound through the Strait of Hormuz, emerging as the seventh Indian vessel to traverse this vital maritime passage, according to ship tracking data. The tanker utilised a specified corridor within Iran's territorial waters to navigate the strategically sensitive waterway, as reported by Madhyamam. The tanker is loaded with approximately 44,000 tonnes of ...Read More >
Mumbai: An India-bound LPG tanker successfully crossed the strategic Strait of Hormuz, marking a major development as global shipping continues to be impacted by the ongoing West Asia war. According to live tracking data from Marine Traffic, the India-flagged tanker Green Sanvi has transited the crucial chokepoint and is now en route to Mumbai. The vessel, owned by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, is carrying approximately 46,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). 7th India-Flagged Vessel To ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a significant move, the India-flagged LPG tanker Green Sanvi successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday evening. The vessel is the seventh Indian gas carrier to navigate the volatile waterway since a major conflict erupted in West Asia in late February 2026, which has paralysed global shipping in the region. The Green Sanvi, a Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) owned by MOL India, is reportedly carrying approximately 46,655 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas. It is ex ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) An India-bound LPG tanker has begun its journey through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, offering some relief to concerns over energy supplies amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. The vessel, Green Salvi, is carrying more than 46,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and is expected to exit the narrow waterway by early morning, according to the sources. The shipment is likely to play an important role in supporting India's domestic co ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4: An India-bound LPG tanker has begun its journey through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, offering some relief to concerns over energy supplies amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. The vessel, Green Salvi, is carrying more than 46,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and is expected to exit the narrow waterway by early morning, according to the sources. The shipment is likely to play an important role in supporting India's domestic cooking gas supply a ...Read More >
At least eight Indian ships have so far exited the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran war New Delhi: Iran has said that its "Indian friends" don't need "to worry" about the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route that has been disrupted since Israel and the United States attacked Tehran on February 28. "Our Indian friends are in safe hands, no worries," the Embassy of Iran in India said in a post on X on Thursday. Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, a shipping route through which 20 per cent of the w ...Read More >
New Delhi/Mumbai: Two India-flagged tankers hauling liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) arrived in the country after being cleared by Iran to transit the strategic Strait of Hormuz, even as two additional carriers, the BW Tyr and BW Elm, began their journey through the waterway on Saturday, officials aware of the matter said. According to the officials, the Jag Vasant, a 230-metre-long ship, dropped anchor around 8 pm on Friday at Vadinar, a terminal of the state-run Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), p ...Read More >
New Delhi: Amid the ongoing war in West Asia, the government on Monday said 10 foreign-flagged ships carrying energy cargo for India are stranded in the Persian Gulf, while 18 Indian vessels remain in the same region. The situation has raised concerns over the movement of supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Three of the stranded foreign ships are carrying LPG, four have crude oil, and three are loaded with LNG, Rajesh Sinha, special secretary in the shipping ministry, was quoted as saying by ...Read More >
New Delhi: Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, at least 10 foreign-flagged ships carrying energy supplies for India remain stranded in the Persian Gulf, while 18 Indian-flagged vessels are anchored near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, the government confirmed. The disruption follows intensified hostilities involving Iran, which has majorly restricted access to the narrow shipping corridor, through which nearly a fifth of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas typically pa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) As many as 19 ships with LPG, crude oil and LNG meant for India are currently stranded in the Strait of Hormuz due to the escalating war in West Asia. At an inter-ministerial briefing on the fallout of developments in West Asia, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, said 10 foreign-flagged vessels with energy cargo for India are currently stranded. These include 3 vessels with LPG, four crude oil tankers and three lique ...Read More >
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