Indian tanker ‘Green Asha’ with 15,400 tonnes of LPG crosses Hormuz; 9th vessel so far

An India-flagged vessel carrying around 15,400 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz amid the going tensions between the United States (US), Israel and Iran in the Middle East, said the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) on Thursday. The vessel is currently docked at the Mumbai port.

In a statement, the port said the development is notable, highlighting that the vessel, ‘Green Asha’, is the first such ship to reach the JNPA following the beginning of the conflict in the Middle East. Its development will further help India in securing the energy supplies for itself amid the ongoing conflict.

“Today, JNPA proudly welcomed Green Asha an India-flagged LPG vessel that has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz, and has moored at JNPA’s liquid berth operated by BPCL-IOCL,” the port said in a statement. “This is a significant milestone as it is the first such vessel to reach JNPA since the onset of the war.”