Sunday 05 / April / 2026
New Delhi: India continues to maintain steady maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
According to reports, at least eight Indian-linked vessels have transited the critical chokepoint since the escalation began.
The vessels include Shivalik, Nanda Devi, Jag Laadki, Pine Gas, Jag Vasant, BW Tyr, BW Elm and Green Sanvi, helping energy security in India and keeping supplies coming for the common man, The Hindustan Times.
Amid concerns over disruptions, Iran has reassured India that its energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz will remain secure.
In a post on X, the Embassy of Iran in India said, “Our Indian friends are in safe hands, no worries,” signalling continued cooperation despite heightened regional tensions. [India], April 4 (ANI): India-flagged large gas carrier Green Sanvi has safely transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday night, carrying approximately 46,650 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cargo, official sources said.
Earlier on March 28, a shipment of 47,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) arrived at the Vadinar Terminal of DPA Kandla in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on Saturday.
Earlier, the Shipping Ministry informed that there were 18 vessels and around 485 seafarers in the Arabian Gulf.
Speaking at a joint inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in the Gulf region, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Mukesh Mangal, stated that all Indian vessels and crew currently in the Persian Gulf are being closely monitored. "All seafarers in the Persian Gulf remain safe," he added.
"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," Mangal informed.
On port operations, he said, "We are maintaining continuous coordination with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian missions abroad, and other stakeholders in the maritime sector."
About 5,98,000 passengers have returned to India amid the developing security situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, a senior government official said.
The West Asia crisis began on February 28 with US-Israel strikes on Iran, and subsequent Iranian retaliation engulfed the region in the conflict, affecting global fuel supplies.
