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Last Updated:March 14, 2026, 10:40 IST
Sources said the vessel, which is carrying more than 46,000 metric tonnes of LPG, is now being escorted by the Indian Navy and is expected to reach Mumbai or Kandla soon
The cargo is considered critical for India’s energy supply chain, particularly at a time when shipping movements in the Gulf have faced disruptions due to the ongoing regional crisis. (AFP)
India’s second LPG carrier Nanda Devi has successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz and entered open waters, government sources told CNN-News18, marking another step forward in India’s efforts to safely move its energy cargo through the tense Gulf region.
Sources said the vessel is now being escorted by the Indian Navy, which will guide it during the next leg of its journey towards India. The ship is expected to reach an Indian port within the next two days, with Mumbai or Kandla likely to be its destination.
According to top government sources, Nanda Devi is carrying more than 46,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The cargo is considered critical for India’s energy supply chain, particularly at a time when shipping movements in the Gulf have faced disruptions due to the ongoing regional crisis.
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Earlier, CNN-News18 had reported that the first Indian LPG vessel, Shivalik, had already begun its movement through the Strait of Hormuz after negotiations helped secure safe passage. The ship has since reached open sea and is sailing safely under Indian Navy guidance.
Sources said both ships are being closely guided by Indian naval assets to ensure safe transit through the strategically sensitive waters.
Government officials had earlier indicated that two Indian LPG carriers would begin moving through the strait once diplomatic negotiations were completed. With both Shivalik and Nanda Devi now out of the strait, authorities are optimistic that the same operational protocol can be followed for other vessels, allowing them to move without major disruptions.
The development is significant for India, which depends heavily on LPG imports from the Gulf region. Officials say the safe movement of these vessels demonstrates that a workable mechanism has been established to ensure the secure transit of Indian energy shipments through the vital maritime corridor.
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March 14, 2026, 10:38 IST
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