The Centre has informed that the India-flagged LPG vessel Jag Vikram, carrying approximately 20,400 MT of LPG, has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.
In light of the evolving situation in West Asia, the Government of India remains actively engaged in ensuring preparedness and seamless functioning across key sectors.
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has taken necessary measures to safeguard Indian vessels and seafarers operating in the West Asia region.
The Ministry stated that all Indian seafarers in the region are safe and that no incident involving Indian-flagged vessels has been reported in the past 24 hours.
The India-flagged LPG vessel Jag Vikram, carrying approximately 20,400 MT of LPG cargo with 24 seafarers onboard, safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. It is expected to arrive in Mumbai on 15 April 2026.
The Shipping Control Room remains operational 24×7 and has handled 5,973 calls and more than 12,675 emails since activation. In the past 24 hours, 128 calls and 319 emails have been received.
The Ministry, through the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), has facilitated the safe repatriation of more than 2,009 Indian seafarers so far, including 81 in the last 24 hours from various locations across the Gulf region.
Port operations across India remain normal, with no congestion reported.
The Ministry continues to coordinate with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian Missions, and maritime stakeholders to ensure seafarer welfare and uninterrupted maritime operations.