Amid global concerns over energy supply disruptions due to conflict in West Asia, the Ministry of Shipping on Tuesday assured that all Indian ships and sailors in the Gulf region are safe.
Special Secretary in the Ministry of Shipping, Rajesh Sinha, said two Indian-flagged LPG carriers, Pine Gas and Jag Vasant, have already safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are en-route to India.
Pine Gas ship, carrying 45,000 metric tonnes of LPG, is expected to arrive at New Mangalore Port on the morning of March 27, while Jag Vasant, loaded with approximately 47,600 metric tonnes of LPG, is headed towards Kandla and is likely to reach on March 26.
With the departure of these two vessels from the Persian Gulf, there are currently 20 Indian-flagged ships in the region, carrying around 540 Indian sailors. No congestion has been reported at any ports.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier today assured that India has sufficient crude oil reserves and robust arrangements for continuous supply amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.
