Another Indian vessel, the Green Sanvi, an LPG tanker, successfully crossed east of the Strait of Hormuz, marking the seventh Indian ship to navigate the area safely during the West Asia conflict. The tanker utilized a specific corridor within Iran’s waters to pass through the strategically crucial waterway.
The Green Sanvi is estimated to be carrying approximately 44,000 tonnes of LPG, equivalent to half a day’s LPG consumption in India before the current conflict in West Asia. Industry experts anticipate that two more Indian LPG tankers, Green Asha and Jag Vikram, will also traverse the Strait and head towards India in the near future.
Since the beginning of the West Asia conflict, the Green Sanvi is the seventh Indian merchant vessel to transit the Strait of Hormuz. Currently, there are 17 Indian-flagged ships located in the Persian Gulf region, east of the Strait, including various types such as LPG tankers, crude oil tankers, LNG tankers, and container ships, among others.
India has been actively working with Iran diplomatically to ensure the safe passage of its merchant vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has clarified that non-hostile vessels from countries other than the US, Israel, and their allies can pass through the strait in coordination with Iranian authorities.
Green Sanvi, during its transit, displayed its Indian identity and that of its crew, following the standard practice for vessels coordinating with Iranian authorities. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea, plays a significant role in global energy flows, emphasizing the importance of safe navigation for commercial ships amid geopolitical tensions.
