West Asia war: Indian LPG tanker Nanda Devi set to reach Kandla Port

The Indian-flagged LPG tanker Nanda Devi is scheduled to arrive at Kandla Port on Tuesday after departing from Qatar with a shipment of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), the IANS reported.
The vessel recently passed through the strategically sensitive Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime corridor linking the Persian Gulf to global markets. Authorities said its safe transit into the open sea marks a positive development amid heightened regional tensions.
Another Indian-flagged LPG tanker, Shivalik, had already reached Mundra Port a day earlier. The vessel delivered approximately 45,000–46,000 tonnes of LPG.
Together, the two ships are transporting around 92,700 metric tonnes of LPG to India. Both carriers are operated by the state-run Shipping Corporation of India.
Safe passage of Indian vessels
According to Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the tanker Nanda Devi successfully entered open waters after navigating the Strait of Hormuz, as per the IANS.
He confirmed that there have been no reports of incidents involving Indian vessels or seafarers operating in the Gulf region.
Government data indicates that 22 Indian-flagged vessels are currently located west of the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, carrying a total of 611 Indian seafarers.
Additional Oil shipment en route to India
Another vessel, Jag Laadki, is currently en route to Mundra Port carrying nearly 81,000 tonnes of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates. Officials confirmed that the ship and its crew remain safe, according to the IANS.
Vital global energy corridor
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical maritime routes for energy supplies. Nearly 20 per cent of global oil and gas exports pass through this narrow channel each day, the news agency reported.
Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region, Indian authorities continue to closely monitor shipping movements to ensure the safety of vessels and crew.
Ports on alert to support shipping operations
The Ministry stated that major ports across India are actively monitoring vessel movements and cargo handling operations. Ports are also offering support to shipping lines and cargo stakeholders, reported the IANS.
This includes concessions in anchorage fees, berth hire and storage charges to facilitate smooth cargo operations during the current period of heightened maritime vigilance.
(with IANS inputs)