MUMBAI: Marking a significant milestone for India’s energy security amid heightening West Asia tensions, the India-flagged LPG carrier ‘Green Asha’ safely docked at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Mumbai on Thursday. Carrying 15,400 tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), the vessel successfully navigated the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz before berthing at the port’s liquid terminal. This is the first such LPG vessel to reach JNPA since the outbreak of the conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.
Port officials confirmed that all crew members on board are safe and the vital cargo remains secure. The successful transit is seen as a testament to the resilience of India’s maritime operations, ensuring that essential energy supplies reach the nation even under complex geopolitical conditions.
The arrival comes at a crucial time when concerns were mounting over potential disruptions in the LPG supply chain due to the closure of sea routes in the Middle East. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas reiterated that the domestic LPG supply remains stable. The safe passage of Green Asha provides much-needed assurance to households and commercial users, highlighting India’s capability to maintain its energy lifeline despite global uncertainties.
With input from News On Air.
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