• Source:JND

Two Indian-Flagged liquefied petroleum gas tankers, BW Elm and BW Tyr, are crossing the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters quoted ship tracking data from LSEG and Kpler.

For security reasons, the ships have not transmitted their destination ports via their transponders. There is no further information about what else these ships may be carrying. Both ships were loaded with their cargoes over two weeks ago in the Persian Gulf and were seeking safe passage through Iranian territorial waters, according to the source.

ALSO READ: Mr Strickland Actor James Tolkan Passes Away At 94

If these two ships successfully transit the Strait of Hormuz, this will account for six Indian-Flagged LPG carriers receiving safe passage since the beginning of this escalation in tensions between Iran, Israel and the US. So far, four LPG carriers flying the Indian flag have successfully arrived at ports in India after being granted safety approval from Iranian authorities to do so, via the critical Strait of Hormuz, which is a major shipping lane used for about one-fifth of all crude oil transported around the globe, along with transporting gas and many other important goods.

The Strait of Hormuz has recently experienced many attacks against vessels by the Iranian military and multiple Iranian vessels being intercepted by US and Israeli warships, creating significant disruption to the movement of vessels through this important shipping lane, as a way to retaliate against US and Israeli military action.

ALSO READ: Mumbai Traffic Advisory Issued Ahead Of Mumbai Indians' IPL 2026 Matches at Wankhede Stadium; Check Key Dates, Alternative Routes

Since the escalation of these tensions began, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on two occasions, urging de-escalation of the violence and negative actions taking place. On Tuesday, he emphasised the importance of keeping the Strait “open for the world” to ensure the uninterrupted passage of essential energy and commodities.

India relies on the Persian Gulf for nearly 60 per cent of its cooking gas imports. In response to supply risks amid the West Asian conflict, the country has increased liquefied petroleum gas production by nearly 50 per cent, according to a Petroleum Ministry official.


Also In News