Two LPG Carriers Enroute India: Govt
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has announced that two LPG carriers, BW TYR and BW ELM, carrying a combined cargo of approximately 94,000 MT, have safely transited the region and are now en route to Indian shores. According to the ministry, BW TYR is expected to arrive in Mumbai on March 31, while BW ELM is scheduled to reach New Mangalore on April 1.
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has underscored that necessary measures have been taken to ensure the safety and security of Indian vessels and seafarers operating in the region. The ministry reported that all Indian seafers in the region are safe, with no incidents involving Indian-flagged vessels having been reported over the past 24 hours.
Situation Monitoring and Repatriation Efforts
The Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) has been actively monitoring the situation, working closely with ship owners, RPSL agencies, and Indian Missions. The DG Shipping Control Room remains operational 24/7, handling a total of 4,523 calls and 8,985 emails since its activation. Over the past 24 hours alone, the control room has received 92 calls and 120 emails.
The ministry also reported that over 942 Indian seafarers have been safely repatriated so far, including four in the last 24 hours. This comes as a shipment of 47,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) arrived at the Vadinar Terminal of DPA Kandla in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on Saturday.
Strait of Hormuz Remains Vital Maritime Chokepoint
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most vital maritime chokepoints, handling a significant portion of global oil shipments. The continued conflict in the region following US-Israel joint military strikes on the Islamic Republic on February 28 has raised concerns about the security and stability of international trade.
Government Vigilant Watch
The government has reiterated its urgent call for the preservation of safe and uninterrupted maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that international law must be upheld. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that New Delhi is actively coordinating with global partners to ensure stability, adding that “We are closely following all developments in West Asia. We continue to call for ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as a matter of priority.”
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