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Officials said both ships ‘Jag Vasant’ And ‘Pine Gas’ navigated the strait by closely tracking the Iranian coastline on routes approved by Tehran.
The Strait of Hormuz, a key energy corridor that remains disrupted by the Middle East war. (AFP photo)
Another two India-flagged tankers carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) have reached the country after being cleared by Iran to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. As per reports quoting officials, the vessels safely completed their journey by following routes set by Iranian authorities.
The Jag Vasant anchored at Vadinar, a terminal of the Deendayal Port Authority, around 8 pm on Friday. The ship, measuring 230 metres, was carrying 47,000 tonnes of LPG. Its cargo has since been transferred to another vessel for further transport.
The second tanker, Pine Gas, entered Indian territorial waters on Friday night. The vessel, chartered by Indian Oil Corporation, is expected to reach the Dhamra port in Odisha on April 2.
Officials said both ships navigated the strait by closely tracking the Iranian coastline on routes approved by Tehran. At Vadinar, a spokesperson confirmed that the Jag Vasant’s 14-member crew is in good health.
More ships await clearance
According to a shipping report, three other Indian-flagged LPG vessels – Jag Vikram, Green Asha and Green Sanvi – are anchored near Mina Saqr, awaiting instructions from the Indian Navy for passage through the strait.
Till now, at least six Indian-flagged tankers, including four LPG and two crude oil carriers, have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran war began on February 28, 2026.
Iran has allowed selective passage for countries it considers friendly, including India, even as it maintains a partial blockade. Around 18 to 20 Indian vessels remain stranded in the Gulf, with more than 677 Indian crew members on board.
Officials said over five additional Indian tankers are still waiting near the UAE for clearance to pass through the strategic waterway.
Iran closed Strait of Hormuz on March 2 as a retaliation to US-Israel strikes.
Delhi, India, India
March 29, 2026, 07:49 IST
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