Punjab Newsline | New Delhi
Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, India has received another piece of reassuring news. An Indian-flagged LPG tanker, Green Shanvi, safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz on the night of April 3, 2026.
According to official sources, the vessel was carrying approximately 46,650 metric tonnes of LPG cargo. In the coming days, two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers—Green Asha and Jag Vikram—are also expected to cross the Strait of Hormuz and head toward India.
Seven Indian Ships Cross Hormuz So Far
Notably, since the outbreak of the West Asia conflict, a total of seven Indian LPG tankers, including Green Shanvi, have successfully navigated this sensitive maritime route. Following this transit, there are currently 17 Indian vessels present in the Persian Gulf.
These include three additional LPG tankers, four crude oil tankers, one LNG tanker, one chemical products tanker, three container ships, two bulk carriers, and two vessels undergoing routine maintenance.