After Fujairah Oil Terminal Attack, Indian Tanker Jag Laadki Sails Safely With 80,800 Tonnes Of Crude Oil
An Indian-flagged crude tanker named *Jag Laadki* sailed safely out of UAE's Fujairah port on Sunday morning at 10:30 am IST after loading approximately 80,800 tonnes of Murban oil despite a drone attack that struck the terminal just prior to its departure. This vessel represents only the fourth Indian-flagged ship confirmed as having successfully transited through this war zone unharmed since recent security tensions escalated in West Asia while officials stated they are closely monitoring maritime safety and ensuring stable fuel supplies for India's energy needs.
Key Points
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1The Indian-flagged tanker 'Jag Laadki' sailed safely from UAE's Fujairah port after loading approximately 80,800 tonnes of Murban crude oil.
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2'Jag Laadki', the fourth such vessel to transit unharmed in this conflict zone, departed at 10:30 am IST on Sunday (March 24) despite an attack occurring a day earlier while it was loading cargo.
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3UAE officials confirmed that their major bunkering hub and crude export terminal were hit by drones during the Saturday incident near Fujairah port.
Developments
An attack by drones at UAE's oil hub caused fires and temporarily suspended loading operations but did not harm an Indian tanker named Jag Laadki as it safely departed. This incident occurred alongside the safe passage of other two damaged vessels through a war zone, with officials confirming that all crew members remained unharmed despite ongoing disruptions in regional maritime activities due to conflict tensions between India's oil and gas companies
The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas confirmed that an attack occurred at Fujairah's oil terminal while the *Jag Laadki* was loading Murban crude on March 14, but noted its safe departure Sunday with all crew members unharmed. This vessel is now bound for India carrying approximately 80,800 tonnes of cargo as part of ongoing efforts to maintain stable fuel supplies amid regional tensions and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.