Indian vessel Jag Laadki arrives at Gujarat port carrying 80,800 MT of crude oil

An Indian-flagged oil tanker, Jag Laadki, carrying around 80,800 metric tonnes of crude oil, arrived at Mundra Port on Wednesday after completing its journey from the United Arab Emirates.

The vessel had departed Fujairah Port on Sunday, shortly after an attack on the port’s oil terminal disrupted operations. According to government officials, the tanker was loading crude at Fujairah’s Single Point Mooring when the strike occurred on March 14, 2026. Despite the incident, the vessel sailed safely later that day carrying Murban crude oil and continued its voyage to India without damage.

THIRD INDIAN VESSEL TO ARRIVE SAFELY
Jag Laadki is the third Indian-flagged tanker to reach India unharmed from the conflict-affected region, amid escalating tensions in West Asia.

The development comes as Iran has reportedly assured safe passage for Indian vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, even as it warned of possible strikes targeting port infrastructure in the UAE.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi also indicated that the key maritime route could face restrictions for US and Israeli vessels during the ongoing tensions.

ESCORTED VOYAGE THROUGH GULF OF OMAN
As a precaution, an Indian naval warship is learnt to have escorted the tanker through the Gulf of Oman. The vessel notably avoided the Strait of Hormuz, which remains a sensitive flashpoint in the region.

Earlier this week, two Indian-flagged LPG carriers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, transported a combined 92,712 metric tonnes of LPG through the Strait of Hormuz, with both vessels arriving safely in India.

India continues to maintain a naval presence in the region under Operation Sankalp, aimed at ensuring the safety of its commercial shipping routes amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions.