Indian LPG Carriers Near Mangaluru as Strait Transit Continues
Indian LPG Carriers Near Mangaluru as Strait Transit Continues
LPG carriers BW ELM and BW TYR push toward Indian ports as Straits of Hormuz movements roll on amid West Asia tensions.
Two Indian LPG carriers remain in focus as they navigate the busy West Asia corridor, moving toward Indian shores with updates confirming BW ELM is en route to New Mangalore Port and is expected to arrive on April 1. The ministry noted that BW ELM and BW TYR together carry about 94,000 tonnes of LPG and have safely transited the West Asian region.
Meanwhile, BW TYR is headed for Mumbai with an expected arrival around March 31, while additional movement shows two Indian LPG tankers reaching ports and two more en route from the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring the ongoing flow of energy cargo despite regional tensions.
In another development, the Jag Vasant, a 230-metre-long ship, dropped anchor around 8 pm on Friday at Vadinar, a terminal of the Deendayal Port Authority, as part of the bustling LNG/LPG logistics chain. Other Indian-flagged vessels have continued to cross the Strait of Hormuz, with two more LPG carriers belonging to SCI reported to have crossed the strait and discharged their cargo in India.
The combined movements highlight the critical role of Indian ports like New Mangalore and Mumbai in maintaining fuel supply lines, while the Strait of Hormuz remains a congested but essential artery for energy shipments. Authorities reiterate that the ships are navigating the route with due safety and in line with existing protocols, reflecting both resilience and the tight scheduling of LPG deliveries amid West Asia tensions.
