On March 29, 2026, two Indian LPG Tankers carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) successfully reached Indian ports after transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This critical passage was authorized by Iranian authorities, ensuring safe passage for the vessels.
The Jag Vasant, a 230-meter-long ship, anchored at Vadinar, a terminal managed by the Deendayal Port Authority, commonly known as Kandla, around 8 PM on March 27. Meanwhile, the Pine Gas, chartered by Indian Oil Corp, entered Indian waters and is scheduled to dock at Dhamra port in Odisha on April 2.
Both vessels followed a route along the Iranian coastline, carefully monitored by Tehran authorities. At Vadinar, spokesperson Omprakash Dadlani confirmed the crew’s well-being and the successful transfer of 47,000 tonnes of LPG to another ship for further distribution.
Additionally, two more tankers, BW Tyr and BW Elm, began their transit through the Strait of Hormuz on March 28. BW Tyr is expected to arrive in Mumbai on March 31, while BW Elm is scheduled to reach New Mangalore on April 1. These tankers carry propane and butane for Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum, respectively.
Looking ahead, three other Indian-flagged LPG vessels await transit instructions from the Indian Navy, highlighting the ongoing strategic and logistical coordination required for these essential energy supplies.
Published in SouthAsianDesk, March 29, 2026
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