An Indian-flagged oil tanker, Jag Laadki, has safely arrived at Mundra Port carrying approximately 80,800 metric tonnes of Murban crude oil, days after an attack disrupted operations at Fujairah Oil Terminal.
The vessel had departed from Fujairah Port on Sunday morning, shortly after the March 14 incident. According to government sources, the tanker was loading crude at the terminal’s Single Point Mooring (SPM) when the attack occurred. Despite the disruption, the vessel completed loading and sailed without damage.
“On March 14, 2026, while the Indian-flag vessel Jag Laadki was loading crude oil at the Fujairah Single Point Mooring, the Fujairah oil terminal was attacked. The vessel sailed safely from Fujairah at 1030 hrs IST carrying about 80,800 tonnes of Murban crude oil and is bound for India,” officials stated.
This marks the third Indian-flagged vessel to return safely from the region amid heightened tensions in West Asia.
Earlier this week, two Indian LPG carriers — MT Shivalik and MT Nanda Devi — successfully completed their transit through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, delivering a combined cargo of around 92,712 metric tonnes of LPG to Indian ports on March 16 and 17.
The government continues to maintain a strong maritime security presence in the region under Operation Sankalp, aimed at ensuring the safe passage of commercial vessels through volatile shipping lanes.
The Directorate General of Shipping is closely monitoring developments in coordination with shipowners, Recruitment and Placement Service License (RPSL) agencies, and Indian missions abroad. The Union Shipping Minister is also actively tracking the situation.
Authorities emphasized that efforts are underway to minimise disruptions to maritime trade. Ports across India have been advised to extend relief measures where required, including concessions on anchorage, berth hire, and storage charges, to support trade continuity during the ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.
