Last week, two India-flagged LPG carriers — the Shivalik and the Nanda Devi — sailed through the strait after receiving permission from Iran

Reuters reports that two Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas tankers are preparing to sail through the Strait of Hormuz in the coming days, despite the fact that crude oil shipments through this key route have halted over the past 24 hours.According to shipping data and trade sources, the vessels could resume movement soon after pausing, at a time when heightened tensions in the region have forced hundreds of ships to drop anchor.as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to ‌attack Iran’s power plants unless Tehran drops threats that have effectively closed the Gulf.

Since the war in Iran began on 28 February, exports to Gulf nations, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, have been blocked. Tehran has launched attacks on ships and threatened any that pass through the Gulf's southern strait

.The Strait of Hormuz, 

The Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy supplies, has experienced disruption following Tehran's warning that it could target vessels attempting to leave the Gulf. Almost 20 per cent of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas supplies pass through this narrow waterway. No crude oil tankers had transited the strait in the previous 24 hours, as shown by market assessments. Data from Kpler also revealed that an empty crude oil tanker under US sanctions had turned back towards Iranian waters on 18 March.

Indian tankers are signalling movement.

Against this backdrop, two Indian LPG carriers, Pine Gas (IMO 9315680, MMSI 419001655) and Jag Vasant, are located near Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.Data from MarineTraffic's ship-tracking service showed that both vessels were broadcasting signals indicating that they were preparing for a voyage. Although there has been no official confirmation, a trade source familiar with the matter has speculated that the tankers could potentially set sail as soon as Saturday.

three major west coast ports  are ready to receive ships.

The Hindu Times has learnt that three major west coast ports — Kandla, Mundra and Dahej — are ready to receive ships. However, Mundra’s LPG storage facilities are currently full. 'Ship-to-ship transfer is also an option for the subsequent transportation of the cargo,' said an official. The Jag Vasant (IMO 9307750, MMSI 419001387) is a vessel chartered by Bharat Petroleum Corp., while Pine Gas is transporting gas for Indian Oil Corp. Last week, two India-flagged LPG carriers — the Shivalik and the Nanda Devi — sailed through the strait after receiving permission from Iran.

Officials' statements

On the other hand, an official from the Shipping Directorate said that both are heading for Indian ports and will be escorted by the Indian Navy once they enter international waters .A second official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that one of the ships is likely bound for Dahej port in Gujarat, but its destination may change due to dynamic traffic and operational situations amid the conflict in the Middle East.

The tankers are making their way through a narrow corridor 

In this context, the tankers are navigating a narrow corridor between the Iranian islands of Larak and Qeshm — a route designated by Iran for authorised vessels. The Iranian navy and other Iranian forces are monitoring this route and provided navigation assistance to two Indian vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz earlier. The chief officer of the Nanda Devi tanker, Sanjay Prashar, told the Hindustan Times.

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