New Delhi, March 15 An Indian-flagged crude oil tanker successfully departed from Fujairah, UAE, after loading oil, despite an attack on the oil terminal, as the government said on Sunday that it is closely monitoring the situation in West Asia while ensuring stable fuel supplies and maritime safety.
The vessel, Jag Laadki, carrying approximately 80,800 tonnes of Murban crude oil, departed Fujairah at 10:30 AM IST and is heading to India, with all crew members safe, according to an update on preparedness measures.
Jag Laadki is the fourth Indian-flagged vessel to emerge from the war zone unharmed.
In addition, the safe passage is an important milestone for Indian diplomacy, and the cargo it is carrying is considered critical, as shipping constraints in the Strait of Hormuz have impacted India's energy supplies.
"On March 14, 2026, while the Indian-flagged vessel Jag Laadki was loading crude oil at the Fujairah Single Point Mooring, the Fujairah oil terminal was attacked. The vessel safely departed Fujairah at 10:30 AM IST today (Sunday), carrying approximately 80,800 tonnes of Murban crude oil, and is heading to India," the update stated.
"The vessel and all Indian seafarers onboard are safe."
On Saturday, two Indian-flagged LPG carriers – Shivalik and Nanda Devi – carrying approximately 92,712 tonnes of LPG, crossed the war-hit Strait of Hormuz.
Shivalik is scheduled to arrive at Mundra port in Gujarat on March 16, and Nanda Devi will dock at Kandla port on March 17, according to the update.
The two ships were among the 24 that were stranded on the west side of the strait since the conflict broke out in the region.
In addition to the 24 on the west side of the strait, four others were stranded on the east side.
One of the four on the east side, an India-flagged oil tanker, Jag Prakash, carrying gasoline from Oman to Africa, crossed the war-hit strait on Friday.
Jag Prakash loaded gasoline from Sohar port in Oman and is now headed to Tanga in Tanzania. It is expected to arrive in Tanga on March 21.
The government stated that Indian vessels and seafarers operating in the region remain safe, and maritime operations are being closely monitored. Currently, 22 Indian-flagged vessels with 611 seafarers remain on the west side of the Persian Gulf region.
India imports about 88 per cent of its crude oil, 50 per cent of its natural gas, and 60 per cent of its LPG needs. Before the US-Israel strikes on Iran on February 28 and Tehran's retaliation, more than half of India's crude imports, about 30 per cent of gas, and 85-90 per cent of LPG imports came from West Asian countries, such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
The conflict has led to a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the main transit route for Gulf energy supplies. While India has partly offset crude supply disruptions by sourcing oil from countries, including Russia, gas supplies have been curtailed to industrial users, and LPG availability to commercial establishments, such as hotels and restaurants, has been reduced.
"The Directorate General of Shipping continues to monitor the situation in coordination with ship owners, RPSL agencies, and Indian Missions," the update stated.
"Since the activation of the DG Shipping Control Room, 2,995 phone calls and more than 5,357 emails have been handled by seafarers, their families, and maritime stakeholders seeking information and assistance."
DG Shipping has facilitated the safe repatriation of 276 Indian seafarers from the Gulf region so far, including 23 repatriations in the past 24 hours from airports and regional locations.
Ports across the country are closely monitoring vessel movements and cargo operations in view of the evolving maritime situation.
The Ministry of Shipping continues to coordinate with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian Missions, shipping companies, and maritime stakeholders to ensure the safety and welfare of Indian seafarers while maintaining the continuity of maritime trade and port operations, the update stated.