Indian LPG Tankers Transit Hormuz
Analysis based on 31 articles · First reported Mar 14, 2026 · Last updated Mar 17, 2026
The successful transit of Indian LPG tankers Nanda Devi (ship) and Shivalik (ship) through the Strait of Hormuz, facilitated by diplomatic efforts and naval assistance, positively impacts India's energy security. This ensures a steady supply of liquefied petroleum gas, mitigating concerns of fuel shortages and stabilizing market prices for energy commodities in India.
Two Indian-flagged LPG tankers, Nanda Devi (ship) and Shivalik (ship), successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz and arrived at Indian ports, including India — Deendayal Port Authority, India — Mundra Port, and India — Vadinar in India — Gujarat. Nanda Devi (ship) carried 46,000 metric tonnes of LPG, while Shivalik (ship) carried 40,000 metric tonnes. This achievement was a result of an initiative by the India — Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Shipping Corporation of India, with crucial assistance from the India — Indian Navy and Iran — Islamic Republic of Iran Navy. The safe passage was secured amidst regional tensions and followed high-level diplomatic discussions between India and Iran, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and efforts by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The event ensures India's energy supply chain remains robust, with other vessels like Jag Laadki also safely en route.
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