Indian LPG Tankers Navigate Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions, Government Closely Monitoring Movement

New Delhi | March 23, 2026 Two Indian-flagged LPG carriers, Jag Vasant and Pine Gas, are currently navigating the strategically sensitive Strait of Hormuz, according to ship-tracking data. The vessels are part of a limited but ongoing movement of tankers transiting the region through routes considered relatively safer, especially along Iran’s southern coastline near key islands. These routes are believed to have been informally cleared to reduce risks amid heightened regional tensions. Both tankers reportedly began their northward journey from the UAE coast early Monday, following a path close to the Iranian shoreline. As a precaution, instead of specifying their destination, the vessels signaled Indian ownership through their transponders a strategy increasingly used to enhance safety in volatile maritime zones. Their likely destination is India, which is currently working to secure stable LPG supplies. According to officials, the two carriers together are transporting around 92,000 tonnes of LPG. Government authorities are closely monitoring the situation. Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, stated that further details regarding their movement are expected soon. Earlier, India had secured safe passage for similar vessels through diplomatic coordination, including support from Iranian authorities. Ship-tracking data indicates that Pine Gas has already crossed into the Gulf of Oman, while Jag Vasant remains in the Persian Gulf. Both vessels had entered the region in late February and were loaded with LPG from Kuwait and the UAE respectively before being delayed due to escalating tensions. The development highlights the challenges in maintaining energy supply chains during periods of geopolitical uncertainty. : Indian LPG Tankers Navigate Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions, Government Closely Monitoring Movement Two Indian-flagged LPG carriers, Jag Vasant and Pine Gas, are currently navigating the strategically sensitive Strait of Hormuz, according to ship-tracking data. The vessels are part of a limited but ongoing movement of tankers transiting the region through routes considered relatively safer, especially along Iran’s southern coastline near key islands. These routes are believed to have been informally cleared to reduce risks amid heightened regional tensions. Both tankers reportedly began their northward journey from the UAE coast early Monday, following a path close to the Iranian shoreline. As a precaution, instead of specifying their destination, the vessels signaled Indian ownership through their transponders a strategy increasingly used to enhance safety in volatile maritime zones. Their likely destination is India, which is currently working to secure stable LPG supplies. According to officials, the two carriers together are transporting around 92,000 tonnes of LPG. Government authorities are closely monitoring the situation. Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, stated that further details regarding their movement are expected soon. Earlier, India had secured safe passage for similar vessels through diplomatic coordination, including support from Iranian authorities. Ship-tracking data indicates that Pine Gas has already crossed into the Gulf of Oman, while Jag Vasant remains in the Persian Gulf. Both vessels had entered the region in late February and were loaded with LPG from Kuwait and the UAE respectively before being delayed due to escalating tensions. The development highlights the challenges in maintaining energy supply chains during periods of geopolitical uncertainty.