Two Indian-flagged LPG carriers safely transited the Strait of Hormuz with approximately 93,000 tonnes of gas in an operation closely monitored due to ongoing tensions marking that strategic route.
The vessels Jag Vasant and Pine Gas proceeded toward India, with arrival expected between March 26 and 28. The transit gained significance given ongoing disruptions in the Gulf, with several vessels experiencing delays, diversions and increased operational caution. According to available information, both navigated along the Iranian coast, between the islands of Qeshm and Larak, moving away from the more usual route closer to Oman.
The combined cargo totals 92,612 tonnes of LPG, a volume equivalent to approximately one day of cooking gas consumption in India. This figure helps illustrate the relevance of this passage, in a country that imports roughly 60% of its LPG needs and depends heavily on the Strait of Hormuz to secure supplies. The same information notes that at the height of the crisis, as many as 28 Indian-flagged vessels were detained in the region. Although some have since resumed their voyage, vessels continued to be stranded on both sides of the strait, with approximately 600 seafarers on board.
Facing this scenario, India stepped up diplomatic contact with Iran, accelerated LPG discharge operations at ports and increased domestic gas production, while simultaneously seeking alternative cargoes from other origins. The episode again demonstrates that any disruption at Hormuz has direct impact on energy supply, freight rates and the stability of global maritime chains.
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Source: https://portaldomar.org/2026/03/25/dois-navios-indianos-de-gpl-atravessam-ormuz/
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