Green Asha, an India-flagged LPG vessel carrying 15,400 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz and reached the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Navi Mumbai, the port said in a statement on Thursday, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
“Green Asha — an India-flagged LPG vessel that has successfully crossed the #StraitofHormuz — has moored at JNPA’s liquid berth operated by BPCL-IOCL today,” JNPA said in a statement on X.
“The vessel, its cargo and every member of the crew are safe and secure. This arrival highlights the ability of maritime operations to function amid complex geopolitical conditions while ensuring the steady supply of essential LPG to the nation,” it added.
Notably, Green Asha is the ninth Indian-flagged LPG vessel to cross the Strait of Hormuz since the conflict in the region escalated. Earlier vessels such as Green Sanvi, Jag Vasant and Pine Gas have also transited the strait during this period.
However, Green Asha is the first among them to dock at JNPA in Navi Mumbai since the war began. Other Indian-flagged LPG carriers are believed to have headed to different Indian ports such as Kandla, Hazira or Kochi, or remain en route.
Meanwhile, Neeraj Mittal, Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said the country’s LPG supply situation remained stable despite the tensions.
“Ships have been continuously coming even when there was a blockage. It takes their normal travel time. We are not talking about any delay in crossing the Strait,” Mittal told reporters on Thursday.
He added that the government was reviewing the situation daily and would take any necessary action if required.
The docking of Green Asha comes amid concerns over potential disruptions to global energy supplies due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for oil and gas.
(with agency input)
