Jag Vikram Becomes First Indian Vessel to Transit Strait of Hormuz Post Ceasefire
Indian LPG vessel Jag Vikram docks at Kandla after Strait of Hormuz transit, first Indian ship through since US-Iran ceasefire
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The Indian LPG tanker Jag Vikram docked at Kandla Port in Gujarat after successfully navigating the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first Indian ship to do so since a recent US-Iran ceasefire. The tanker, carrying 20,400 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, symbolizes India's strategic maritime presence amidst ongoing regional tensions.
- 01Jag Vikram is the first Indian vessel to transit the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Iran ceasefire.
- 02The tanker carries 20,400 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas.
- 03Shipping traffic through the Strait has been largely disrupted since February 2026.
- 04Over 600 vessels remain stranded in the Gulf due to ongoing tensions.
- 05The Indian government is coordinating efforts to bring home stranded Indian-flagged vessels.
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The Indian-flagged LPG tanker Jag Vikram docked at Kandla Port in Gujarat late Tuesday night after successfully navigating the Strait of Hormuz on April 11, becoming the first Indian vessel to do so since a ceasefire was announced between the United States and Iran. The tanker, owned by Great Eastern Shipping Company based in Mumbai, is carrying 20,400 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas and had 24 crew members on board. The transit is significant for India, as it highlights the nation's maritime capabilities amid heightened tensions in the region. Since February 28, 2026, shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has faced severe disruptions due to military actions and threats from Iran, with over 600 vessels currently stranded in the Gulf. The Indian government is actively working to facilitate the return of the remaining 15 Indian-flagged ships still in the region. Despite the challenges, port operations in India remain normal, with no reported incidents involving Indian vessels in the last 24 hours.
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The successful transit of Jag Vikram may ease energy supply concerns for India and demonstrate the country's ability to maintain trade routes despite geopolitical tensions.
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