The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on Monday confirmed that two Indian-flagged vessels carrying over 60,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz and are expected to arrive in India this week, amid ongoing tensions in West Asia.
Speaking at an inter-ministerial briefing, Additional Secretary Mukesh Mangal said the vessels — Green Sadhvi and Green Asha — are scheduled to arrive on April 7 and April 9, respectively, though timelines may vary depending on conditions at sea.
Mangal noted that the two LPG carriers safely crossed the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz over the past two days. Green Sadhvi is transporting approximately 46,000 metric tonnes of LPG with 25 Indian seafarers onboard, while Green Asha is carrying around 15,000 metric tonnes with a crew of 26 Indian nationals.
He added that a total of 16 Indian-flagged vessels are currently operating in the Western Persian Gulf region, with 433 Indian seafarers onboard. The fleet includes one LNG carrier, two LPG vessels (one loaded and one empty), six crude oil tankers (five loaded), three container ships, one dredger, one chemical tanker, and two bulk carriers.
The Ministry said it is closely monitoring maritime activity in the region, including vessel movements, port operations, and the safety of Indian nationals, while ensuring uninterrupted trade flows.
“All Indian citizens in the region remain safe, and no incidents involving Indian-flagged vessels have been reported in the last 24 hours,” Mangal said.
He further informed that the Directorate General of Shipping has facilitated the safe repatriation of 1,599 Indian seafarers from the Gulf region so far, including 180 in the past 24 hours.
Meanwhile, port operations across India continue to function normally, with no reports of congestion. State Maritime Boards in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry have reported smooth operations, the Ministry added.
