India Unblocks 9-Day Voyage as Two LNG Tanksers Reach Gulf Ports
The Indian-flagged LPG tanker *Nanda Devi* has successfully docked at Vadinar Port in Gujarat with approximately 47,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas after navigating the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz. This marks a critical development as it becomes only the second vessel to reach India this week following earlier arrivals by its counterpart *Shivalik*, which delivered around 46,000 tons from Qatar via nine-day voyages that included passage through dangerous waters where Indian Navy warships were deployed for security support.
Key Points
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1Two Indian-flagged LPG tankers have successfully navigated through conflict-hit waters in the Persian Gulf and reached Gujarat ports.
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2The Nanda Devi tanker arrived at Vadinar Port carrying approximately 45 to 47 thousand metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, while Shivalik docked earlier at Mundra with around 32 lakh domestic cylinders equivalent. Both vessels faced significant risks due to ongoing tensions in West Asia and the strategic importance of crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
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3The Indian Navy deployed two task forces consisting of warships specifically to escort these commercial tankers through hazardous waters, ensuring their safe passage from Qatar or Ras Laffan Port until docking at Gujarat ports. This coordinated security effort highlights India's proactive measures in securing energy supplies amid global instability.
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The Nanda Devi LPG tanker has successfully reached Vadinar Port in Gujarat carrying approximately 45 to 47 thousand metric tonnes after navigating through conflict-hit waters.
— [Mar 17] After Shivalik, LPG Tanker Nanda Devi Arrives at Gujarat Port From Hormuz Strait (Timesnownews)The Indian Navy has deployed two task forces of warships in the Persian Gulf to ensure safe transit for vessels like 'Shivalik' amidst ongoing tensions.
— [Mar 17] US–Iran–Israel War : India's LPG Tanker Shivalik Reaches Gujarat's Mundra Port After Crossing Strait of Hormuz - VIDEO (Prod-qt-images.s3.amazonaws.com)'Nanda Devi', carrying around one day worth of the country's total import requirement, has been diverted from its original Kandla destination to Vadinar port.
— [Mar 17] LPG Tanker Nanda Devi Carrying Gas Arrives In Gujarat From Hormuz Strait (News18)'Shivalik' arrived at Mundra Port with roughly one day of India's total import requirement, helping address cooking gas shortages triggered by disruptions in the strategic waterway.
— [Mar 16] How Shivalik's 46000-tonne LPG cargo will address shortage (Indiatoday.in)'Shivalik' departed from Qatar on a nine-day voyage to reach Mundra Port, marking it as one of the vessels currently remaining in conflict zones with over six hundred seafarers aboard.
— [Mar 17] After Shivalik LPG Tanker Arrives at Gujarat From Hormuz Strait (Timesnownews)The Nanda Devi LPG tanker arrived at Vadinar port on Tuesday carrying 45,931 metric tonnes of cargo after a safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz facilitated by coordinated efforts between Indian and Iranian naval forces. This marks India's second successful arrival in this region following Shivalik; meanwhile another vessel Jag Laadki is en route with crude oil from UAE while all seafarers remain unharmed despite global geopolitical tensions affecting LPG supplies globally
The Indian-flagged LPG tanker 'Nanda Devi' arrived Tuesday morning to become the second vessel this week on its hazardous journey through conflict-affected waters. Port officials granted priority berthing for both tankers following disruptions in global energy shipments caused by tensions involving Iran, Israel, and US forces near critical chokepoints like Hormuz Strait.
An Indian-flagged LPG tanker named Nanda Devi carrying approximately 45,000 metric tonnes arrived at Vadinar port in Gujarat after being diverted from its original Kandla destination due to West Asian tensions affecting the Strait of Hormuz route. This shipment follows another vessel that docked earlier and marks a period where India relies heavily on imports for LPG while facing supply disruptions caused by regional conflicts involving Iran, Saudi Arabia, and UAE ports.