Jag Vikram Crosses Strait of Hormuz, Heads Towards India with LPG Cargo

Following the ceasefire agreement between Iran, the United States, and Israel, an Indian-flagged vessel named Jag Vikram has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz and is now heading towards India. The ship is currently near the Gulf of Oman and moving steadily towards its destination.

Carrying a significant LPG cargo, the vessel has drawn nationwide attention. This journey is being seen as a crucial development for India’s energy security. ‘Jag Vikram’ is among the first Indian ships to cross the Strait after the ceasefire. So far, nine vessels have already made it through, while around 15 Indian-flagged ships are still waiting in the Persian Gulf.

The ship belongs to The Great Eastern Shipping Company, based in Mumbai. It is a mid-sized vessel with a capacity of about 26,000 metric tonnes and is currently transporting around 20,000 tonnes of LPG to India.

According to marine traffic data, hundreds of vessels remain stranded in the Persian Gulf, including 426 tankers, 34 LPG carriers, and 19 LNG ships.