LPG Ships Pass Hormuz Strait Safely, Head to India
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The Centre breathed a sigh of relief as two LPG-laden ships destined for India made it through the Strait of Hormuz unscathed, the government revealed Thursday. With arrivals imminent, this news alleviates fears of supply shortages in the face of mounting Middle East volatility.
Ports, Shipping and Waterways Ministry’s briefing painted a clear picture. Marshall Islands-registered SYMI, with 19,965 metric tonnes LPG and 21 foreign crew, navigated the chokepoint on May 13, eyeing Kandla arrival on May 16. Vietnam’s NV Sunshine follows, loaded with 46,427 MT LPG and 24 crew, clearing on May 14 for New Mangalore by May 18.
Contrastingly, the MSV Haji Ali, an Indian dhow from Somalia to Sharjah, met disaster off Oman on May 13. A blaze caused it to sink, but Omani rescuers saved all 14 aboard, now safe at Duqm Port post-formalities.
Inter-agency collaboration is in full swing—India liaises with Oman, its missions, and maritime bodies. No additional incidents in 72 hours for Indian-linked ships; all sailors accounted for and safe.
DG Shipping control room stats impress: 9,266 calls, 20,592 emails handled overall; recent 72 hours: 377 calls, 834 emails. Over 3,158 Indians repatriated from Gulf spots, including 62 lately.
All Indian ports operate without a glitch—no queues or halts. These updates signal robust crisis management, securing energy imports and seafarer welfare against regional threats.
