Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Apr 4: An LPG carrier transporting over 46,000 metric tonnes of fuel is set to transit the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, with its arrival in Mumbai expected by April 6, even as several Indian-linked vessels remain stranded in the Gulf region.

According to the Directorate General of Shipping, the LPG carrier Green Sanvi is currently positioned north of the strait and is likely to complete its transit early Saturday morning. Officials said the vessel is carrying approximately 46,655 metric tonnes of LPG.

The development follows recent successful transits by other LPG carriers. Vessels including Jag Vasant and Pine Gas delivered cargo to Kandla and New Mangalore respectively last week.

Officials stated that two additional LPG vessels — Green Asha and Jag Vikram — are currently awaiting clearance from the Indian Navy for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. A senior naval official indicated that efforts are ongoing to facilitate the movement of stranded vessels.

Meanwhile, LPG carrier BW TYR has already reached Mumbai and is discharging cargo through ship-to-ship transfer operations at the Mumbai Outer Port Limits. Another vessel, BW ELM, has been diverted to Ennore and is expected to arrive on April 4.

The Directorate’s report further noted that 17 Indian vessels are currently operating in the Persian Gulf, along with two in the Gulf of Oman, two in the Gulf of Aden, and one in the Red Sea.

Out of these, five vessels belong to the Shipping Corporation of India.

Officials also highlighted that around 20,500 Indian seafarers are currently present in the wider Gulf region. Of these, 504 are onboard Indian-flagged vessels, while 1,130 seafarers have been evacuated by shipping companies as of April 3.

Authorities continue to closely monitor the situation as maritime operations gradually resume in the region amid ongoing security concerns.