India-flagged LPG tanker crosses Hormuz after US-Iran ceasefire

An India-flagged LPG tanker, Jag Vikram, has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the first Indian vessel to transit the route since a temporary two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, according to a government statement.Ship-tracking data showed the tanker passed through the strategic waterway between Friday night and Saturday morning and was later seen in the Gulf of Oman, heading east. The government confirmed the vessel, carrying about 20,400 tonnes of LPG and 24 crew members, is expected to reach Mumbai on April 15.The statement added that Jag Vikram, owned by Great Eastern Shipping Company, is the ninth Indian ship to exit the Persian Gulf since early March, while around 15 others are still awaiting passage. The transit comes after disruptions in the region left several vessels stranded, with hundreds of ships — including tankers and gas carriers — still in the area.Authorities said Indian ports are operating normally and coordination is ongoing to ensure smooth maritime operations and seafarer safety. The development follows a US-Iran ceasefire that allowed the reopening of the Strait, a vital route for global energy supplies.Also Read: India hikes windfall tax on diesel to ₹55.5 per litre, ATF to ₹42 per litre

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