NEW DELHI: LPG tanker Jag Vikram loaded with 20,400 tonne of cooking gas safely crossed Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, becoming the first Indian-flagged vessel to pass through the conflict-hit maritime choke point since the announcement of a temporary two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, reports Dipak Dash. Jag Vikram is the ninth Indian-flagged ship to exit the Persian Gulf since the war began on Feb 28. The vessel with 24 seafarers onboard is expected to arrive at Mumbai on April 15, shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal said in a post on X. At present, another 15 Indian ships remain in the Persian Gulf awaiting instructions to proceed. These include one carrying LPG, four with crude oil tankers, one LNG tanker, one with chemical products, three container ships and two bulk carriers. Officials said other India-bound foreign ships carrying energy products are also stranded in the Persian Gulf. “In total 16 India-bound ships – both Indian- and foreign-flagged – carrying energy products are waiting on the west of Strait of Hormuz. Three of these are loaded with LPG, three are carrying LNG and the remaining 10 have crude oil loaded in them,” said an official.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Don’t Assume It’s Over” Rajnath Cautions On West Asia ConflictJag Vikram Leads Way, First Indian Ship Through Hormuz Post CeasefireSupreme Court Clarifies: Right To Vote And Contest Elections Not Fundamental Rights, But StatutoryCDS General Anil Chauhan Says All Services On The Same Page On Theatre CommandTharoor Attacks Pak, Says Terror History Can’t Be Wiped Out Before TalksMaha Vir Chakra Awardee Col Sonam Wangchuk Passes Away; Kargil War Hero Remembered For BraveryIndia Sends Second Medical Shipment To Iran, Wins Praise Amid Ongoing Regional Conflict CrisisVikram Misri’s Paris–Berlin Visit: India Pushes Defence, Energy & Trade Ties Amid Global TensionsUP’s Massive Voter List Reset: 8.43 Million Added, 13.2% Deleted in Longest-Ever RevisionNitish Kumar’s Rajya Sabha Oath Triggers Bihar Leadership Buzz: Who Will Be the Next CM?123PhotostoriesFrom calling ‘Sweetu’ in Kal Ho Naa Ho more than just a ‘fat friend’ to speaking about her divorce with ex-husband Rajeev Paul and alimony, Delnaaz Irani opens up about her lifeWhy homemade paneer turns hard and 5 smart tips to fix it at homeBollywood who? These Indian royals are the new kings of menswearPolka dots to tiger stripes: 5 Y2K prints everyone is wearing right nowRavi Bishnoi’s Jodhpur house: A reflection of tradition, comfort, and calm livingTop 6 residential areas in Vadodara for buyers and investorsThat back pain may not be muscle strain: Early signs of kidney issues people often missWhy gold remains India’s favorite investment and fashion’s biggest statement5 mantras to teach your kids for successDhabas fined Rs 1.45 lakh for hygiene violations: 6 common hygiene issues at dhabas and how to handle them123Hot PicksIran war ceasefirePAN Card application 2026Purple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingStephen Curry charityLaura Loomer reactionIndia Lebanon civilianRajouri grenade recoveryUS stock marketPAN Card application 2026Hinjewadi Metro lineUS inflationSchool Holidays in AprilLaken Snelling case
NEW DELHI: LPG tanker Jag Vikram loaded with 20,400 tonne of cooking gas safely crossed Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, becoming the first Indian-flagged vessel to pass through the conflict-hit maritime choke point since the announcement of a temporary two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, reports Dipak Dash. Jag Vikram is the ninth Indian-flagged ship to exit the Persian Gulf since the war began on Feb 28. The vessel with 24 seafarers onboard is expected to arrive at Mumbai on April 15, shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal said in a post on X. At present, another 15 Indian ships remain in the Persian Gulf awaiting instructions to proceed. These include one carrying LPG, four with crude oil tankers, one LNG tanker, one with chemical products, three container ships and two bulk carriers. Officials said other India-bound foreign ships carrying energy products are also stranded in the Persian Gulf. “In total 16 India-bound ships – both Indian- and foreign-flagged – carrying energy products are waiting on the west of Strait of Hormuz. Three of these are loaded with LPG, three are carrying LNG and the remaining 10 have crude oil loaded in them,” said an official.
