New Delhi [India], April 11 (ANI): In a significant maritime development, an Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier has traversed the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first such transit by an Indian vessel since the implementation of a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
The transit represents a key breakthrough for India, as it is the first Indian ship to navigate the strategic corridor following the 14-day ceasefire aimed at easing regional tensions and restoring critical maritime trade routes.
Maritime traffic monitoring indicated that the tanker, identified as Jag Vikram, crossed the vital waterway between Friday night and Saturday morning.
By Saturday afternoon, the vessel had entered the Gulf of Oman and continued its eastward journey.
Confirming the development, Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said in a post on X that the Indian-flagged vessel “JAG VIKRAM,” operated by 24 Indian crew members, successfully sailed out of the Persian Gulf region on April 11, 2026.
The LPG carrier, managed by Mumbai-based Great Eastern Shipping Company, is transporting approximately 20,400 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas.
Manned by 24 seafarers, the vessel is scheduled to reach Mumbai on April 15, 2026, according to the official statement.
The development underscores the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route for global energy supplies.
Nearly 90 percent of India’s LPG imports originate from Gulf nations, highlighting the critical role of the passage in ensuring energy security. (ANI)
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