LPG tanker Nanda Devi, carrying 45,000 metric tonnes of gas, arrives in Gujarat from Hormuz Strait

LPG tanker Nanda Devi, carrying 45,000 metric tonnes of gas, arrives in Gujarat from Hormuz Strait

Mangalore Today News Network

Gujarat, Mar 17, 2026: Another Indian LPG carrier, Nanda Devi, carrying around 45,000 metric tonnes of gas reached Gujarat after crossing the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday.

The vessel has arrived at Vadinar port in Gujarat. Although it was initially scheduled to head to Kandla port, it has been diverted to Vadinar.

Indian-flagged LPG tanker, Shivalik, had already reached Mundra Port a day earlier. The vessel delivered approximately 45,000–46,000 tonnes of LPG.

Government data shows that 22 Indian-flagged vessels, with a total of 611 Indian seafarers onboard, are currently positioned west of the Strait of Hormuz.

Another vessel, Jag Laadki, is on its way to Mundra Port carrying nearly 81,000 tonnes of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates. Officials said the ship and its crew are safe.

India relies on imports for about 88 per cent of its crude oil, 50 per cent of natural gas and 60 per cent of LPG. Before the US-Israel strikes on Iran on February 28 and Tehran’s response, a significant portion of these supplies came from West Asian countries such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

The conflict has disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial transit route. While India has partly managed crude shortages by sourcing oil from Russia, supplies of gas to industries and LPG to commercial users like hotels and restaurants have been curtailed.