7th Indian LPG Carrier Crosses Strait of Hormuz; 17 Still Stranded
India’s 7th LPG tanker, Green Sanvi, crosses Strait of Hormuz; 17 vessels remain stranded.
Amid ongoing tensions in West Asia, the seventh India-flagged LPG tanker, Green Sanvi, successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, joining six other vessels that have already reached Indian shores. The tanker is reported to be carrying approximately 44,000 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
Despite this progress, 17 Indian-flagged vessels remain stranded west of the Strait, including LPG carriers Green Asha and Jag Vikram. Sources cited by Times of India suggest that these vessels are expected to resume their journey to India soon, highlighting ongoing logistical challenges in the strategically vital waterway.
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, remains a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies. The safe transit of Indian tankers comes amid rising geopolitical tensions in the region, which have affected shipping schedules and prompted heightened monitoring by authorities.
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Meanwhile, a US-sanctioned Aframax tanker carrying Iranian crude oil has diverted from its previously announced destination of India to China. The vessel, Ping Shun, built in 2002 and sanctioned by the US in 2025, was initially expected to dock at Vadinar in Gujarat. According to ship-tracking firm Kpler, it is now signaling Dongying in China, marking a shift in Iran’s crude exports amid ongoing sanctions.
The diversion of Ping Shun underscores the complex dynamics of regional oil trade, where sanctions, international pressure, and geopolitical developments influence the movement of energy supplies. Analysts note that India has not imported Iranian crude for nearly seven years, making the vessel’s initial plan noteworthy before the diversion.
With the safe passage of Green Sanvi and the anticipation of other stranded tankers, India continues to manage its energy supply chain carefully amid volatile regional conditions. Officials are closely monitoring developments in the Strait of Hormuz to ensure uninterrupted shipments of LPG and other critical commodities.
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