Indian LPG Carrier Jag Vikram Arrives At Kandla With 20,400 MT Cargo After Crossing Strait Of Hormuz

Indian-flagged LPG vessel Jag Vikram has arrived at Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, carrying 20,400 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

The vessel crossed the Strait of Hormuz on 11 April and reached Kandla Port on 14 April. It docked late on Tuesday night at Oil Jetty No. 1, where cargo discharge operations are expected to begin shortly.

Officials said the transit is significant as it is the first Indian-flagged vessel to navigate the strategic waterway following the recently announced 14-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

The temporary pause in tensions is aimed at easing the situation in the region and allowing normal movement of trade, especially energy shipments.

The arrival of Jag Vikram is expected to support India’s LPG distribution network, which depends heavily on imports from Gulf countries.

Nearly 90 per cent of India’s LPG imports originate from the region, making the Strait of Hormuz a vital corridor for the country’s energy security.

#WATCH | Gujarat: Indian flagged LPG vessel ‘Jag Vikram’, which crossed the Strait of Hormuz on April 11, reached Kandla Port on April 14. The vessel was carrying 20,400 metric tonnes of LPG.

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Government officials confirmed that the vessel is among the few Indian ships that have managed to exit the Persian Gulf in recent weeks.

It is reported to be the ninth Indian vessel to leave the region since early March, while around 15 Indian-flagged and Indian-owned ships remain in the Gulf, awaiting safe passage.

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is working closely with the Ministry of External Affairs to facilitate the return of these vessels.

During an inter-ministerial briefing, Additional Secretary Mukesh Mangal stated that efforts are ongoing to ensure safe movement of Indian ships once conditions allow.

Officials also provided an update on the safety of Indian maritime operations, noting that no incidents involving Indian-flagged vessels were reported in the past 24 hours.

The government has also facilitated the repatriation of over 2,177 Indian seafarers so far, including 93 in the last 24 hours.

Authorities added that operations across Indian ports remain normal, with no congestion reported. Continuous coordination is being maintained with Indian missions and maritime stakeholders to ensure safe navigation and crew welfare.

References: republicworld, economictimes