PTC Web Desk: 'Jag Vasant', an Indian LPG tanker, safely reached the offshore terminal at Vadinar on Friday evening. The tanker successfully pass through the strategically sensitive Strait of Hormuz with clearance from Iranian authorities.

According to officials at Deendayal Port Authority, the vessel dropped anchor at around 8 pm. The journey took little longer longer than expected due to routine navigational variations.

Crew safe and stable

The tanker with 14 member on board completed the journey without any reported health concerns. Officials confirmed that all crew members were in good condition and medically fit upon arrival.

Spokesperson Omprakash Dadlani said the crew handled the 230-metre-long vessel efficiently, with assistance provided during its transition from international waters.

Cargo and Operations

The ship that has been chartered by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited is transporting at least 47,000 tonne of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The cargo is expected to be offloaded and transferred to another vessel for further distribution.

Another tanker reaches Indian waters

Meanwhile, another LPG carrier, Pine Gas, chartered by Indian Oil Corporation, has also safely entered Indian waters. Officials are likely to release detailed information about its arrival soon.

Both vessels came through a designated corridor between Iran’s Larak and Qeshm islands. This route has been identified and monitored by Iranian authorities, which are currently regulating vessel movement through the region.

Earlier this week, two additional LPG tankers, Shivalik and MT Nanda Devi, had reached India’s western coast after receiving similar clearances.