New Delhi: An Indian flagged oil tanker carrying around 80,800 metric tonnes of crude oil has safely arrived at Mundra Port after completing its voyage from the United Arab Emirates amid heightened tensions in West Asia.
The vessel, Jag Laadki, had departed from Fujairah on Sunday morning after loading Murban crude oil. Its departure came shortly after an attack targeted the Fujairah oil terminal on March 14, temporarily affecting operations at the port facility.
At the time of the incident, the tanker was loading crude at the Fujairah Single Point Mooring. Despite the disruption at the terminal, the ship was able to complete the loading process and sail safely towards India without sustaining any damage during the journey.
Officials confirmed that the tanker reached Gujarat after successfully navigating regional waters during a period of heightened military and security concerns in the area. The vessel is the third Indian flagged ship to return safely from the conflict affected zone in recent days.
The development comes as tensions remain high in the region involving Iran and other West Asian actors. Iranian authorities have reportedly assured safe passage for Indian commercial vessels through key maritime routes, even while warning of possible strikes targeting port infrastructure in the UAE during the ongoing conflict.
Reports indicate that the tanker was escorted through the Gulf of Oman by an Indian naval warship as a precautionary measure. The vessel also avoided travelling through the strategically sensitive Strait of Hormuz, which has become a focal point of rising military tensions in the region.
Earlier in the week, two Indian flagged LPG carriers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, transported a combined cargo of more than 92,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas through the Strait of Hormuz. One ship reached Mundra earlier, while the other arrived in India the following day.
India continues to maintain a naval presence in the region under Operation Sankalp, which focuses on ensuring the safety and security of Indian commercial vessels operating in international shipping lanes.
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