The India-flagged LPG vessel Jag Vikram has successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, as confirmed by the Government during a routine briefing. With 24 seafarers on board and carrying approximately 20,400 metric tonnes of LPG, the vessel is en route to Mumbai and is expected to arrive on April 15.
Assuring the safety of Indian maritime assets, authorities stated that all Indian seafarers in the region are secure, with no reported incidents involving Indian-flagged vessels in the past 24 hours. Measures have been implemented to protect Indian vessels and seafarers in the area, with continuous monitoring conducted through a 24×7 Shipping Control Room.
The Shipping Control Room has been active in handling a significant volume of communication, having managed 5,973 calls and over 12,675 emails since its establishment. In the last 24 hours alone, the control room dealt with 128 calls and 319 emails.
The Government, through the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), has facilitated the safe repatriation of more than 2,009 Indian seafarers, including 81 individuals within the past day from various locations in the Gulf region. Port operations nationwide are functioning normally, with no reported congestion.
Efforts are underway to ensure the welfare of seafarers and the uninterrupted operation of maritime activities, with coordination ongoing between the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian missions, and maritime stakeholders. Indian missions in the Gulf and West Asia regions are actively engaged with the Indian community, providing assistance and issuing safety advisories.
Regular monitoring of regional developments is being conducted by the Government, with close coordination with state governments and Union Territories to ensure effective management.
