LPG Tanker 'Jag Vasant' Arrives At Gujarat Port, Days After Being Stranded In Strait Of Hormuz
The LPG tanker Jag Vasant has arrived at a port in Gujarat, India, after being stranded in the Strait of Hormuz for 23 days. The vessel's arrival brings relief to India, which faces concerns over energy and fuel supply due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
An LPG tanker arrived at a port in Gujarat, India, after being stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. The tanker, Jag Vasant, was one of several vessels blocked by Iran in the critical waterway. The arrival brings relief to India, which imports 60% of its LPG requirements from global markets. Most of these imports pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Two other Indian-flagged LPG tankers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, have also arrived in India after being stranded. A second tanker, Pine Gas, is set to arrive at the New Mangalore Port. The Ministry of Shipping reports that 20 Indian-flagged vessels remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.
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