LPG tanker Shivalik to arrive at Mundra Port after Strait of Hormuz transit

Indian LPG tankers Shivalik and Nanda Devi have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are en route to Mundra and Kandla ports, carrying a combined 92,700 metric tons of LPG.

Post Published By: Sona Saini

Updated : 16 March 2026, 11:55 AM IST

Indian LPG Vessels Safely Cross Strait of Hormuz Amid Middle East Tensions

Kutch: After transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the Indian LPG tanker Shivalik is set to arrive at Mundra Port today. Another Indian LPG tanker, Nanda Devi, is also expected to arrive in India on March 17. Both ships have received permission from Iranian authorities to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

Indian Seafarers Safe

Special Secretary of the Ministry of Shipping, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, stated that all Indian seafarers deployed in the Persian Gulf are safe. No untoward incident has been reported in the last 24 hours. A total of 24 Indian-flagged ships are currently in the Persian Gulf. Of these, Shivalik and Nanda Devi are LPG carriers. These ships are headed towards India carrying a total of 92,700 metric tons of LPG.

Mundra and Kandla ports will be their main arrival points. The remaining 22 Indian ships are present in the Gulf, carrying 611 seafarers.

India's diplomatic efforts successful

Foreign Minister S. In a recent interview with the Financial Times UK, Jaishankar stated that direct dialogue with Iran is the most effective way to facilitate maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. He stated that these talks have already yielded some results.

Jaishankar clarified that no "perfect arrangement" has yet been reached for all Indian ships and that the transit of ships is currently being handled on a case-by-case basis.

Assurance from Iranian Representative

Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi, representative of Iran's Supreme Leader, confirmed on Saturday that Indian ships would be able to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz. He said, "Absolutely, absolutely. Yes," when asked if Indian ships would be allowed to pass.

Strengthening India's Energy Security

According to experts, this move strengthens India's energy security. Approximately 20 percent of global oil trade passes through the Persian Gulf. The safe transit of Indian ships demonstrates that the diplomatic dialogue and coordination strategy is working.