The Indian LPG tanker had set sail from Qatar and navigated the sensitive Strait of Hormuz without incident, despite heightened tensions in West Asia.
The Indian LPG tanker ‘Nanda Devi’ today arrived at Vadinar port in Gujarat, bringing home approximately 46,500 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The cargo will be transferred through a ship-to-ship (STS) operation at anchorage, with transfer to MT BW Birch scheduled to begin later today.
The tanker had set sail from Qatar and navigated the sensitive Strait of Hormuz without incident, despite heightened tensions in West Asia. Its arrival is expected to ease concerns over fuel supply disruptions.
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#WATCH | Gujarat | LPG tanker Nanda Devi arrives at Vadinar (Jamnagar) port carrying 46,500 MT LPG for ship-to-ship transfer at the anchorage. STS transfer to MT BW Birch to commence today. Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman of the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), visited on board the… pic.twitter.com/c41bxZHHKq
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Gujarat | LPG tanker Nanda Devi arrives at Vadinar (Jamnagar) port carrying 46,500 MT LPG for ship-to-ship transfer at the anchorage. STS transfer to MT BW Birch to commence today. Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman of the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), visited on board the vessel to… pic.twitter.com/NnZC9qGpDV
— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2026
Nanda Devi is the second Indian LPG vessel in recent days to successfully pass through the Strait of Hormuz and reach Indian shores, underscoring continued efforts to maintain energy supply lines during a volatile period.
A day earlier, the LPG carrier Shivalik reached Mundra port carrying around 40,000 metric tons of LPG. Officials stated that part of the cargo will be discharged at Mundra, with the remaining quantity earmarked for Mangalore.
Authorities said movements of Indian vessels in the region are being closely monitored to ensure the safety of ships and crew.
#WATCH | Gujarat: LPG tanker Shivalik, which crossed the Strait of Hormuz, reaches Mundra Port. pic.twitter.com/tVXvWunqba
— ANI (@ANI) March 16, 2026
Chief Officer of Nanda Devi vessel credited the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and the Shipping Corporation of India for spearheading the operation. He highlighted that support from the Indian Navy and the Iranian Navy helped ensure safe passage through the high-risk maritime route. He added that the 46,000 metric tons of LPG will help India in a time of worldwide crisis due to conflict in West Asia.
“I would like to thank everyone who was involved in this operation of crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative was taken by the Indian Ministry, Shipping Corporation of India, with the help of the Indian Navy and the Iranian Navy. Vessel transmitted the Hormuz safely, and will be serving a huge amount of LPG, 46,000 metric tons. This will help in the worldwide crisis of LPG. We will continue to serve the LPG in the future also,” he said.
#WATCH | Gujarat | LPG tanker Nanda Devi arrives at Vadinar (Jamnagar) port carrying 46,500 MT LPG for ship-to-ship transfer at the anchorage. STS transfer to MT BW Birch to commence today. Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman of the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), visited on board the… pic.twitter.com/h6wG27b5cf
— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2026
Meanwhile, the Indian-flagged vessel Jag Laadki is en route to India from the United Arab Emirates, carrying approximately 81,000 tons of Murban crude oil.
Authorities confirmed that all Indian seafarers operating in the Persian Gulf region are safe, with no incidents reported in the past 24 hours.
Currently, 22 Indian-flagged vessels remain in the Persian Gulf, carrying a total of over 600 crew members, as India continues to secure critical energy shipments despite ongoing geopolitical challenges.
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