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The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, through which nearly a fifth of global oil shipments pass
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Any disruption to shipping traffic in the corridor could have major implications for global energy markets
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For now, Indian officials say shipping operations continue but remain under constant monitoring due to the volatile regional situation
An India-flagged oil tanker carrying crude oil has safely departed the United Arab Emirates after a recent attack near the Fujairah oil terminal heightened concerns about maritime security in the region.
India’s Ministry of Shipping confirmed that the tanker Jag Laadki left Fujairah port on Sunday morning bound for India after completing crude loading operations. The vessel had been at the port when an attack targeted the nearby oil terminal on Saturday.
According to officials, the ship is transporting approximately 80,800 tonnes of Murban crude oil, a widely traded grade produced in the UAE. Authorities also confirmed that all Indian seafarers on board the vessel are safe.
The tanker is owned and operated by the Mumbai-based Great Eastern Shipping Company, one of India’s leading private shipping firms.
The incident comes amid escalating tensions across West Asia, which have raised concerns about potential disruptions to global oil supply routes. Fujairah, located on the UAE’s eastern coast, is one of the world’s key oil storage and bunkering hubs, strategically positioned outside the Strait of Hormuz.
Indian authorities are closely monitoring maritime developments as several India-flagged vessels continue to navigate waters near the Persian Gulf
In a related development, a Liberian-flagged tanker carrying approximately 140,000 tonnes of crude oil recently arrived safely at Mumbai port after crossing the Strait of Hormuz, demonstrating that commercial shipping continues to operate despite heightened regional risks.
The government also confirmed that two Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers—Shivalik and Nanda Devi—have already crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are currently sailing toward Indian ports.
Together, the two vessels are carrying about 92,700 tonnes of LPG and are expected to arrive at Mundra Port and Kandla Port in western India within days.
Shipping authorities indicated that around 22 Indian-flagged vessels with more than 600 seafarers remain in waters west of the Persian Gulf region. India is reportedly engaged in diplomatic discussions with Iran to ensure safe maritime passage for vessels carrying energy cargo.
