Thane, April 9 The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority on Thursday said it received an India-flagged vessel carrying 15,400 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) that successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz amid the West Asia conflict.
JNPA described this as a notable development in the context of the ongoing war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.
"Today, JNPA proudly welcomed Green Asha—an India-flagged LPG vessel that has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz and has docked at JNPA's liquid berth operated by BPCL-IOCL," it said in a statement.
This is a significant milestone, as it is the first such vessel to reach JNPA since the start of the war, it said, adding that the vessel brought in 15,400 tonnes of LPG.
"The vessel, its cargo, and all members of the crew are safe and secure. This arrival highlights the ability of maritime operations to function under complex geopolitical conditions while ensuring a steady supply of essential LPG to the nation," it said.
The facility, also known as JNPT and the Nhava Sheva port, in Navi Mumbai, is one of India's key ports handling container and liquid cargo and plays a crucial role in the country's energy supply chain, officials said.
The West Asia conflict has affected energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.