Second successful voyage through Strait of Hormuz boosts fuel availability amid West Asia tensions
New Delhi: India received a fresh boost to its energy supplies as the LPG tanker Nanda Devi docked at Vadinar Port, reinforcing the country’s efforts to secure fuel amid ongoing tensions in West Asia.
Carrying nearly 46,500 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), the vessel’s arrival marks the second successful passage by an Indian carrier through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days. The development follows the earlier docking of Shivalik, ensuring continuity in supply despite global uncertainties.
Authorities have initiated a ship-to-ship transfer operation, where the cargo from Nanda Devi will be moved to MT BW Birch for distribution across different parts of the country. Officials noted that the shipment will help stabilise domestic availability at a time when international supply chains remain under pressure.
The vessel’s safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy corridor, was facilitated by coordinated efforts involving the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shipping Corporation of India, and security support from the Indian Navy and the Iranian Navy.
Meanwhile, another tanker, carrying Murban crude oil from the UAE, is en route to India, reflecting continued efforts to maintain energy security. Officials confirmed that Indian seafarers in the Persian Gulf region remain safe, as authorities continue close monitoring of the evolving situation.
