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Indian Navy Escorts LPG Carriers Amid Strait Tensions

3/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Two Indian-flagged LPG carriers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, passed through the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions.
They carry 92,700 metric tons of LPG and are to reach Indian ports by March 16 and 17.
The Indian Navy escorted the vessels to ensure their safe transit.
India-Iran diplomacy allowed Indian vessels while restricting others linked to the U.S. and its allies.
Twenty-two additional Indian vessels remain stranded in the region.

History

Historical Context

In 2003, India and Iran strengthened their energy partnership by signing a cooperation agreement, allowing India to import over 12 million tons of crude oil annually. This agreement came amid Iran's efforts to expand its natural gas market, which included contracts with various countries. The recent transit of Indian LPG carriers through the Strait of Hormuz highlights the strategic significance of energy security in regional geopolitics.

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Story summary

Two Indian-flagged LPG carriers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, passed through the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions.
They carry 92,700 metric tons of LPG and are to reach Indian ports by March 16 and 17.
The Indian Navy escorted the vessels to ensure their safe transit.
India-Iran diplomacy allowed Indian vessels while restricting others linked to the U.S. and its allies.
Twenty-two additional Indian vessels remain stranded in the region.

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