Three Indian-flagged oil tankers carrying more than 860,000 metric tonnes of crude oil and 94 Indian crew members have safely crossed the strategically important Strait of Hormuz and are now on their way to India. Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed the development on Saturday through a post on X.The vessels, Desh Vaibhav, Desh Vibhor and Sanmar Herald, successfully completed their transit through the waterway, which had witnessed disruptions amid tensions between the United States and Iran. The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, handling a significant portion of global oil shipments.The movement of oil cargo through the strait increased after Washington and Tehran signed an interim ceasefire agreement aimed at ending recent hostilities. However, US President Donald Trump warned that military action could resume if the terms of the agreement are not honoured.Sonowal noted that before the latest transit, 13 Indian-flagged cargo vessels had been stranded in the region due to uncertainty over maritime security. He assured that the government is working closely with relevant agencies to safeguard Indian seafarers and ensure uninterrupted energy supplies to the country.
Three Indian oil tankers safely cross Strait of Hormuz with 94 crew
