India Lists 22 Ships On Evacuation List For Safe Passage Through Strait Of Hormuz Amid Rising Gulf Tensions

India has identified 22 ships heading to its ports for safe movement through the Strait of Hormuz as tensions in the Gulf region continue to affect shipping.

Most of these vessels are carrying fuel, making their safe passage important for India’s energy supply.

Officials said 20 of the 22 ships are crucial for the country’s energy needs. Together, they are carrying about 2.15 lakh metric tonnes of LNG, 3.21 lakh tonnes of LPG, and 16.76 lakh tonnes of crude oil.

These ships include both Indian-flagged and foreign-flagged vessels, but all are bound for India.

Out of these, 10 ships operate under the Indian flag. The rest are registered in countries like the Marshall Islands, Liberia, Greece, Malta, and Portugal.

The cargo includes three LNG carriers, ten LPG vessels, and seven crude oil tankers. Two Indian container ships have also been included in the plan to ensure they pass safely.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important shipping routes in the world. A large share of global oil trade passes through this narrow waterway.

India depends heavily on this route for its oil and gas imports. Any disruption here can affect fuel supply, LPG availability for households, CNG supply, and even fertiliser production.

Several government agencies are working together to manage the situation. These include the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the Directorate General of Shipping, and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

The Indian Navy is also involved, keeping a close watch on ship movements and helping where needed under Operation Sankalp.

Officials confirmed that around 611 Indian seafarers on these vessels are safe. Authorities are also in touch with ship operators and Indian missions in the region to track the situation closely.

There has been some relief. Two Indian LPG carriers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, recently crossed the strait safely and reached Indian ports. Together, they delivered about 92,712 metric tonnes of LPG.

One vessel reached Mundra, while the other arrived at Vadinar. A crude oil tanker carrying over 80,000 metric tonnes has also reached India.

The situation in the region remains uncertain. The government has asked ports to support shipping companies by reducing charges and helping them manage delays.

India consumes around 5.5 to 5.6 million barrels of crude oil every day, and a large part of it comes through this route. If the situation worsens, the country may have to look for other sources, which could be more expensive.

References: The Hindu, thedailyjagran

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