New Delhi, Apr 6: The India-flagged vessel Green Asha has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, official sources told ANI on Monday.
This marks the eighth India-flagged vessel carrying LPG to pass through the Strait since February 28, when the conflict began, sources said.
Meanwhile, another India-flagged large gas carrier, Green Sanvi, safely crossed the Strait on Friday night, carrying approximately 46,650 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), officials added.
Earlier, on March 28, a shipment of 47,000 metric tonnes of LPG arrived at the Vadinar Terminal of DPA Kandla in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The vessel, MT Jag Vasant, is set to transfer its cargo to another ship at anchorage through a ship-to-ship (STS) operation.
Indian Navy warships were kept on standby to assist merchant vessels, sources said.
The Centre has been in talks with Iranian authorities to facilitate the passage of Indian vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid a maritime blockade caused by the ongoing West Asia conflict.
Earlier, the Ministry of Shipping said there were 18 Indian vessels and around 485 seafarers in the Persian Gulf.
Speaking at a joint inter-ministerial briefing, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Mukesh Mangal, said all Indian vessels and crew in the region are being closely monitored. “All seafarers in the Persian Gulf remain safe,” he said.
“Currently, 18 Indian vessels with around 485 seafarers are in the region. Over 964 seafarers have been repatriated so far, while ports across India continue to operate normally,” he added.
He further said that continuous coordination is being maintained with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian missions abroad, and other maritime stakeholders.
A senior government official also said that around 5,98,000 passengers have returned to India amid the evolving security situation in West Asia and the Gulf region. (Agency)
