New Delhi: Three Indian-flagged crude oil tankers carrying strategic energy cargo have safely transited through the Strait of Hormuz and are on their way to Indian ports, providing a boost to the country’s energy security amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region.
The successful passage comes at a time when concerns over maritime safety and disruption to global shipping routes have heightened due to instability in West Asia. The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transit chokepoints, has remained under close watch by governments and shipping operators.
Union minister for ports, shipping and waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced that the vessels — Desh Vaibhav, Desh Vibhor and Sanmar Herald — carrying a combined 8.6 lakh metric tonnes of cargo and crewed by 94 Indian sailors, had safely crossed the strategic waterway and were heading towards India.
In a post on social media platform X, Sonowal said the safe transit of the vessels reflected the government’s continued efforts to protect India’s maritime interests and ensure uninterrupted energy supplies.
The minister said authorities had maintained close monitoring of the situation and taken coordinated measures to safeguard Indian seafarers and critical cargo movement through the region.
Highlighting the importance of energy security, Sonowal said the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, remains committed to protecting the country’s maritime interests and securing vital supply chains.
The development comes as countries across the world closely monitor shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global crude oil exports and international trade.
