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Indian LPG vessel ‘Jag Vikram’ set to reach Kandla after safe Hormuz passage

Indian LPG vessel ‘Jag Vikram’ set to reach Kandla after safe Hormuz passage

The India-flagged LPG vessel Jag Vikram, carrying 20,400 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, is expected to arrive at Kandla port in Gujarat on April 14, according to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, reported ANI. The announcement was made during an inter-ministerial briefing, where officials highlighted the vessel’s safe transit through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz amid easing geopolitical tensions in the region. First Indian Vessel After Ceasefire Breakthrough Additional Secretary Mukesh Mangal confirmed that Jag Vikram successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz on April 11. The development is being seen as significant, as it marks the first Indian-flagged vessel to navigate the route following the recently announced 14-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran, reported ANI. The ceasefire has helped de-escalate tensions in the Gulf region, allowing the gradual restoration of vital maritime trade routes that are critical for global energy supplies. Vessel Carries 20,400 MT LPG With 24 Crew The vessel is transporting 20,400 metric tonnes of LPG and has 24 seafarers onboard. Officials reiterated that the journey has …

Jag Vikram crosses Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran ceasefire, first Indian ship

Jag Vikram crosses Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran ceasefire, first Indian ship

6 min readUpdated: Apr 11, 2026 12:51 PM IST Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker Jag Vikram crossed the Strait of Hormuz between Friday night and Saturday morning, becoming the first India-flagged vessel to cross the maritime chokepoint since the announcement of the temporary two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, according to ship tracking data. Jag Vikram is the ninth Indian ship to exit the Persian Gulf since early March; another 15 India-flagged vessels are in the Persian Gulf with its exit. As of 12 noon (India time) on Saturday, the tanker was in the Gulf of Oman to the east of the Strait, and was sailing eastwards. Going by its capacity, Jag Vikram could be carrying up around 20,000 tonnes of LPG, according to trade sources. The tanker is a mid-sized gas carrier (MGC) owned by Mumbai-based Great Eastern Shipping Company, as per shipping databases. The tanker has a deadweight capacity of over 26,000 tonnes. Deadweight tonnage is the total weight a vessel can carry, including cargo, fuel, fresh water, ballast water, provisions, and …

LPG tanker Jag Vasant docks safely at Gujarat’s Vadinar port: Official| India News

LPG tanker Jag Vasant docks safely at Gujarat’s Vadinar port: Official| India News

The India-flagged Jag Vasant tanker, hauling liquefied petroleum gas from the Persian Gulf, dropped anchor at the west coast offshore terminal of Vadinar on Friday evening, transiting the Strait of Hormuz after being allowed passage by Iran, a spokesperson of Deendayal Port said on Saturday. Jag Vasant LPG tanker reaches Vadinar port safely following Iran-approved Strait of Hormuz transit; 47,000 tonnes of LPG to be offloaded. (ANI) The 14-member crew appeared to be in good spirits and were found to be medically fit, said Omprakash Dadlani, a spokesperson of Deendayal Port, which operates the offshore terminal. The ship anchored at 8 pm Friday, and some reports suggesting it had arrived earlier were incorrect, the official said. It took longer than estimated due to “normal variations” in course. The crew steered the 230-metre-long ship skillfully and were escorted from international waters, according to the official. The Bharat Petroleum Corp-chartered tanker has a cargo of 47,000 tonnes of LPG, the most widely used cooking fuel in the country, which will be transferred to another ship sometime on …

Indian tanker Jag Laadki docks at Mundra amid West Asia tensions

Indian tanker Jag Laadki docks at Mundra amid West Asia tensions

Indian-flagged tanker ‘Jag Laadki’, carrying around 80,886 metric tonnes (MT) of crude oil, arrived at Mundra Port in Gujarat on Wednesday amid the West Asia conflict, officials said. Adani Ports, which operates Mundra Port, said in a statement that the crude oil carried by Jag Laadki was sourced from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and loaded at Fujairah Port there. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Indian tanker Jag Laadki docks at Mundra with 80,000 MT crude oil

Indian tanker Jag Laadki docks at Mundra with 80,000 MT crude oil

The Indian-flagged crude oil tanker Jag Laadki has safely docked at Adani Ports’ Mundra terminal in Gujarat, carrying approximately 80,886 metric tonnes of crude oil sourced from the United Arab Emirates, officials confirmed on Wednesday, reported news agency IANS. The vessel was loaded at Fujairah Port and reached Mundra amid heightened global energy concerns and ongoing disruptions in key shipping routes. Major crude shipment reaches Indian shores Port authorities said the tanker berthed at Mundra following standard maritime coordination and safety procedures. The cargo is expected to be discharged for refinery operations, contributing to India’s fuel supply stability, reported IANS. A spokesperson for Adani Ports said the terminal continues to play a key role in handling critical energy imports and ensuring seamless logistics for the country’s energy needs. Vessel specifications highlight capacity The Jag Laadki is a large crude carrier, measuring 274.19 metres in length with a beam of 50.04 metres. It has a deadweight tonnage of approximately 1,64,716 tonnes and a gross tonnage of around 84,735 tonnes, making it capable of transporting substantial volumes …

4th India-flagged tanker, Jag Laadki, safely sails out of war zone from UAE’s Fujairah port| India News

4th India-flagged tanker, Jag Laadki, safely sails out of war zone from UAE’s Fujairah port| India News

A day after UAE’s Fujairah port came under attack and some oil operations there were briefly suspended, an Indian-flagged crude tanker safely sailed out of there on Sunday, said officials. FILE PHOTO: Tankers are seen off the coast of Fujairah, as Iran vows to fire on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 3, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo (REUTERS) According to the goverment, the vessel, Jag Laadki, which is carrying about 80,800 tonnes of Murban crude oil, departed UAE’s Fujairah at 10:30 am IST and is now bound for India. Jag Laadki is the fourth Indian-flagged vessel to have come out of the war zone unharmed. Follow live updates on the US-Iran war here This movement of the Indian crude tanker also comes after Iran reportedly assured safe passage for Indian ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Furthermore, Iran also called on evacuation from UAE’s port areas, as it stated it will target the areas. Also Read | India in touch with …

‘Great Test match pitches don’t jag all over the place’

‘Great Test match pitches don’t jag all over the place’

After 20 wickets fell on Day 1 of the fourth Ashes Test between Australia and England at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, the pitch used for the Test has come under scrutiny, with multiple former cricketers criticising the strip for “doing too much.” Former England cricketer Stuart Broad joined the chorus and slammed the pitch, saying that “great Test match pitches don’t jag all over the place.” “The pitch is doing too much, if I’m brutally honest. Test match bowlers don’t need this amount of movement to look threatening. Great Test matches pitches, generally, they bounce, but they don’t jag all over the place,” Broad said while commentating on SEN Radio. After winning the toss, England opted to bowl first and bundled out Australia for just 152, where pacer Josh Tongue shone with the ball, registering a five-wicket haul. In return, the Australian pace trio of Mitchell Starc, Michael Neser and Scott Boland ripped through the English batting order, restricting them to just 110 runs to get a 42-run lead. Australia batted for just one …