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Indian Tankers Navigate Tensions Near Strait of Hormuz, Government Confirms Safety
The Indian-flagged crude tanker "Jag Ladki" was attacked while loading oil at the Fujairah port in the United Arab Emirates. The tanker and all Indian sailors on board escaped unhurt.
The Indian-flagged crude oil tanker was loading oil at the Fujairah port oil terminal when the attack was made. The attack was narrowly avoided by the tanker, which left the port safely the next day with all crew members safe.
According to a government statement, the ship "Jag Ladki" departed Fujairah at 10:30 am. It was carrying approximately 80,800 tons of "Murban crude oil" and is now headed for India. Officials have confirmed that the ship and all Indian sailors on board are safe.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said in a press release that on March 14, 2026, the Indian-flagged vessel 'Jag Ladki' was loading crude oil at the Fujairah Single Point Mooring when the attack occurred at the Fujairah Oil Terminal. The vessel departed Fujairah safely at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. It is carrying approximately 80,800 tonnes of Murban crude oil and is proceeding towards India."
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The ministry further stated that the ship and all Indian sailors on board are safe. The Jag Ladki is the fourth Indian-flagged ship to safely exit the conflict-ridden region. Its safe passage is considered significant, as disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz have affected shipping and energy supply in the region.
Earlier on Saturday, two Indian-flagged LPG carrier ships, the Shivalik and Nanda Devi, successfully transited the conflict-ridden Strait of Hormuz. The two ships were carrying a total of approximately 92,712 tonnes of LPG.
The Shivalik is expected to arrive at Mundra Port in Gujarat on March 16, while the Nanda Devi will dock at Kandla Port a day later. These two ships were among the 24 ships that have been in transit since the conflict began in the region. were stranded in the western part of the strait. In addition, four other ships were stranded in the eastern part.
One of those ships, the Indian-flagged tanker Jag Prakash, crossed the strait on Friday after loading gasoline at Sohar Port in Oman. It is currently headed for Tanga, Tanzania, and is expected to arrive there on March 21.
