Indian LPG Carrier Shivalik Crosses Strait of Hormuz, Enters Open Sea Amid Regional Tensions
Vessel Carrying Over 40,000 Metric Tonnes of LPG Moves Past Strategic Waterway
An Indian flagged liquefied petroleum gas carrier, Shivalik, has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz and entered the open sea while transporting more than 40,000 metric tonnes of LPG, according to sources.The tanker navigated the strategic waterway without a direct escort, although Indian naval warships stationed in the region remained on standby during the transit.
Shipping Data Confirms Movement From Qatar
Tracking data from MarineTraffic.com shows that the vessel was last recorded in the Gulf of Oman about nine hours ago. The ship had departed from Ras Laffan Anchorage in Qatar before passing through the Strait of Hormuz as part of its route.Sources also confirmed that the vessel originated from Qatar, aligning with the shipping data available from tracking services.
Vessel Specifications and Route Details
Shivalik is an LPG tanker sailing under the Indian flag. According to MarineTraffic.com data, the vessel measures 225.28 metres in length and 36.6 metres in width.Shipping information indicates that the vessel was originally scheduled to sail to Jackson in the United States.
Indian Navy Escort and Expected Arrival in India
Sources stated that the tanker is currently under escort from the Indian Navy as it continues its journey toward India. The vessel is expected to reach Indian waters in approximately two days.Upon arrival, the ship is likely to dock at either Mumbai port or Kandla port.
Shipment Movement Comes Amid Regional Maritime Disruptions
The transit marks one of the first confirmed movements of an Indian LPG shipment through the Strait of Hormuz following disruptions in maritime traffic in the region linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Iran Signals Support for Safe Transit
Responding to a question about whether Iran would permit safe passage for ships heading to India through the strait, Iranian envoy Fathali said that relations between the two countries remain cooperative.“Yes, we believe that Iran and India are friends, and we have common interests; we share a common fate,” Fathali said.
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