BREAKING: India’s LPG Carriers Shivalik & Nanda Devi Safely Cross Strait of Hormuz to Gujarat

India is set to receive a major boost in its energy supply as two LPG carriers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, safely cross the strategic Strait of Hormuz under naval escort. Shivalik, a Very Large Gas Carrier purchased from South Korea in 2025, can transport 54,534 metric tons of LPG and measures 225 meters in length and 37 meters in width. Nanda Devi, acquired from Japan in 2017, has a capacity of 53,503 metric tons of LPG and dimensions of 225 meters by 36 meters. Both vessels are part of the Shipping Corporation of India fleet and are being closely monitored by Indian Navy ships and helicopters, including MH-60R Romeo and Chetak aircraft. Their safe passage comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the region, where Iran exercises control over the Strait and naval incidents have threatened shipping. The successful transit is considered a diplomatic and strategic win for India, facilitated by high-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Iranian officials. Shivalik is scheduled to dock at Mundra Port on March 16, and Nanda Devi will reach Kandla Port on March 17, together bringing over 92,000 metric tons of LPG, easing potential domestic energy shortages.

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