Tuesday, Apr 07, 2026 16:30 [IST]
Last Update: Tuesday, Apr 07, 2026 10:54 [IST]
Ever since the outbreak of the West Asia conflict, Govt has been making
committed efforts to secure the energy needs of our people. While it has called
for de-escalation and restraint and urged dialogue and diplomacy to bring an
early end to this conflict, it has continued to press for unimpeded, open and
safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz so that energy needs of India, as
indeed the global community, could be ensured. In multilateral forums,
including the UN and the International Maritime Organization India supported
efforts calling for the safety of commercial shipping and seafaring community,
and ensuring maritime security as per international law. A larger objective was
also for us to ensure the safety and security of about 10 million [1 crore]
Indian nationals who reside in the Gulf.
Diplomatic efforts
We made strenuous diplomatic efforts to put forth our point of view on
the ongoing conflict and to seek safe passage for our ships laden with energy
through the Strait of Hormuz. Our Prime Minister led from the front. PM had two
rounds of conversation with leaders of West Asia/ Gulf - Iran, UAE, Saudi
Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain,Oman and Jordan. In addition, he also spoke with
leaders of Israel, the US, France, Malaysia and The Netherlands. The details of
these conversations may be seen in the attached document. Likewise, our
External Affairs Minister has spoken with his counterparts in West Asia.
As a result of our constant engagement with Iran and other countries, we
have been successful in securing the safe passage of 8 Indian ships laded with
LPG through the Strait of Hormuz. A 9th ship [ Jag Laddki] carrying crudeoil
from Fujairah port in UAE also reached India safely. The port in UAE had come
under drone attack while Jag Laadki was stationed there.Managing the movement
of ships has been an extremely delicate and complex exercise given that they were
plying in an active conflict zone.At the outbreak of the conflict, India had 24
Indian flagged ships stranded in the Persian Gulf and which needed to cross the
Strait of Hormuz. We now have 16 ships
left in the Persian Gulf. We continue to be in close touch with Iran and other
relevant parties for ensuring that our ships safely cross the Strait. We remain
fully committed to meeting the energy security needs of our people.
|
No. |
Vessel
Name |
Date
of Transited through SOH |
Arrival
Date |
Cargo
(Approx MT) |
Port
of Arrival |
Seafearer |
|
1 |
Shivalik |
14 March |
16 March 2026 |
46,387 MT |
Mundra (Gujarat) |
27 |
|
2 |
Nanda Devi |
14 March |
17 March 2026 |
46,325 MT |
Vadinar (Gujarat) |
30 |
|
3 |
Jag Vasant |
24
March |
27 March 2026 |
47,612 MT |
Kandla (Gujarat) |
33 |
|
4 |
Pine Gas |
24
March |
02 April 2026 |
45,000
MT |
Vizag Port (VZH) |
27 |
|
5 |
BW TYR |
28 March |
31March
2026 |
46,500
MT |
Mumbai (MH) |
27 |
|
6 |
BW
ELM |
28
March |
04
April 2026 |
46,900
MT |
Ennore
(Tamilnadu) |
28 |
|
7 |
Green
Sanvi |
03
April |
07
April 2026 |
46,600
MT |
Dahej (Gujarat) |
25 |
|
8 |
Green
Asha |
05
April |
09
April |
15,400MT/LPG |
Mumbai,Maharashtra |
26(all Indian Seafarers) |
Safety of ships on their way to India
In addition to managing the crossing of our ships through the Strait of
Hormuz, we have also ensured that the ships are given safety and security on
their way to destinations in India. Indian Navy ships which are present in the
Gulf of Oman / Arabian Sea since 2019 as part of Operation Sankalp have
escorted our ships on their journey.
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