• Source:JND

Two Indian-flagged tankers, Jag Vasant and Pine Gas, have safely transited the volatile Strait of Hormuz and are heading towards the Indian ports, being escorted by the Indian naval ships, according to the ship tracking data.

Sailing close to each other, under the naval security, Jag Vasant and the Pine Gas are in the Gulf of Oman.

Speaking at a media briefing, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, said the two ships are carrying 92,612 tonnes of LPG.

Both tankers were part of 22 Indian-flagged tankers stuck in the Persian Gulf due to the war in West Asia. They started their voyage on Monday. The vessels were broadcasting their origin to avoid an attack by the Iranian forces due to confusion over the flag.

According to ship-tracking data, Jag Vasant and Pine Gas LPG tankers sailed through waters between Iran's Larak and Qeshm islands.

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The choice of route reflects an attempt to make their identity clear to Iranian authorities before crossing the Strait. The tankers are expected to arrive at the Indian ports anytime between March 26 and March 28.

The ministry said the vessels have 33 and 27 Indian seafarers onboard. The tankers are carrying a day's LPG consumption of the country.

Before these two tankers, MT Shivalik and MT Nanda Devi, carrying about 92,712 tonnes of LPG, had safely reached India amid the war.

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With the successful Pine Gas and Jag Vasant voyage, a total of 20 Indian-flagged vessels, including those carrying LPG, will be left on the west side of the Strait of Hormuz.


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