Indian LPG Tanker ‘Shivalik’ Safely Reaches Mundra Port After Transit Through Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi, March 2026 : The Indian-flagged LPG tanker Shivalik safely arrived at Mundra Port on Monday after successfully transiting the strategically sensitive Strait of Hormuz. The vessel had departed from Qatar carrying a large consignment of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

According to officials, the tanker transported approximately 45,000 metric tonnes of LPG to India. Its safe arrival is expected to ease concerns over fuel shipments moving through the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime corridor that has remained under close watch amid ongoing regional tensions.

Earlier, Rajesh Kumar Sinha said during an inter-ministerial briefing that the tanker had successfully navigated the Strait and moved into open waters without any incident. He added that two Indian-flagged LPG carriers were currently transporting major fuel consignments to India.

The two ships — Shivalik and Nanda Devi — are carrying a combined cargo of around 92,700 metric tonnes of LPG. Both vessels are owned and operated by the state-run Shipping Corporation of India.

While Shivalik reached Mundra Port at approximately 5 p.m. on Monday, the second tanker, Nanda Devi, is expected to arrive at Kandla Port early on Tuesday morning.

Officials also confirmed that all Indian seafarers working in the Persian Gulf region are safe. Sinha noted that there have been no reports of any untoward incidents involving Indian crew members operating vessels in the area despite heightened geopolitical tensions.

Government data indicates that 22 Indian-flagged vessels are currently located to the west of the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf region. These ships collectively have 611 Indian seafarers onboard.

In addition to the LPG shipments, another vessel named Jag Laadki is currently en route to Mundra Port carrying nearly 81,000 tonnes of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates. Authorities have confirmed that the ship and its crew are safe as it continues its journey toward the Indian coast.

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most critical maritime passages in the world, with nearly 20 percent of global oil and gas exports passing through the narrow waterway. Because of its importance to global energy supplies, any disruption to shipping routes in the region can significantly impact fuel markets worldwide.

Given the continuing tensions in West Asia, Indian authorities are closely monitoring the movement of ships passing through the region. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has stated that it is coordinating with shipping companies and port authorities to ensure the safety of vessels and smooth handling of cargo.

The ministry also said that major ports across India are actively monitoring vessel movements and cargo operations to minimise disruptions. Ports are providing support to shipping lines and cargo operators through various measures, including concessions on anchorage, berth hire and storage charges.

These efforts are aimed at ensuring the uninterrupted flow of energy supplies and maintaining stability in the country’s maritime trade operations despite uncertainties in the region.