Two Indian LPG ships cross Hormuz.

Two Indian-flagged LPG ships safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz with around 93,000 tons of gas, in an operation closely monitored due to the tension that continues to mark that strategic route.

The Jag Vasant and Pine Gas ships headed towards India, scheduled to arrive between March 26th and 28th. The crossing gained importance as it occurred in a context of disturbance in the Gulf, with several ships subject to delays, diversions and greater operational caution. According to advanced information, both sailed along the Iranian coast, between the islands of Qeshm and Larak, moving away from the more usual route close to Oman.

The combined load totals 92,612 tons of LPG, a volume equivalent to approximately one day of cooking gas consumption in India. The data helps to understand the relevance of this passage, in a country that imports around 60% of its LPG needs and depends heavily on the Strait of Hormuz to guarantee supply. The same information states that, at the beginning of the crisis, 28 Indian-flagged ships were stranded in the region. Although some had resumed their journey in the meantime, there were still vessels on both sides of the strait, with around 600 seafarers on board.

Faced with this scenario, India reinforced diplomatic contacts with Iran, accelerated port operations for unloading LPG and increased domestic gas production, at the same time as it sought alternative cargo from other sources. The episode shows again that any disturbance in Hormuz has a direct impact on energy supply, freight and the stability of global maritime chains.

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