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 …





