Strait of Hormuz/Internet/Hyderabad, June 21 (Maxim News): Three Indian flagged crude oil tankers carrying more than 8.6 lakh metric tonnes of cargo have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are now en route to Indian ports, offering a significant boost to India’s energy security amid recent disruptions in West Asian shipping routes.
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced that the vessels Desh Vaibhav, Desh Vibhor and Sanmar Herald had successfully transited the strategic waterway with 94 Indian crew members on board. He said the government was working with all relevant agencies to safeguard Indian seafarers and protect critical maritime supply routes.
The development comes at a time when India is closely monitoring cargo movement through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for crude oil and gas supplies from the Gulf. The safe passage of the three tankers is expected to ease immediate concerns over disruption to energy imports and shipping operations.
Tankers expected to reach Gujarat and Odisha ports by July 1
According to official updates, Desh Vaibhav is expected to reach Vadinar port in Gujarat on June 24, while Desh Vibhor is likely to arrive at Sikka port on the same day. Sanmar Herald, which crossed the strait on June 20, is expected to reach Paradip port in Odisha by July 1.
The three vessels are carrying a combined crude cargo of about 8,60,865 metric tonnes. Their transit follows signs of easing tensions in West Asia and the gradual resumption of commercial movement through the strategic maritime corridor after months of uncertainty.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical oil shipping lanes, linking Gulf producers to major energy consuming markets. For India, which depends heavily on imported crude oil to meet domestic energy demand, uninterrupted passage through the route is vital for supply stability, refinery operations and price management.
Government agencies have been coordinating closely on maritime security and the movement of Indian flagged vessels in sensitive waters. The latest transit is being seen as an important development for both India’s shipping sector and its broader energy security planning.
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