Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Apr 13: The India-flagged LPG carrier Jag Vikram, which safely exited the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, is expected to reach Kandla Port on Tuesday, according to an official statement.

The vessel is transporting around 20,400 metric tonnes of LPG and has a crew of 24 seafarers onboard. Authorities confirmed that all Indian crew members in the region remain safe, with no incidents involving Indian-flagged ships reported in the past 24 hours.

The Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) control room, set up to manage the situation, has handled over 6,000 calls and nearly 13,000 emails since its activation. In the last 24 hours alone, it received 20 calls and 80 emails.

Officials also noted that more than 2,177 Indian seafarers have been safely repatriated so far, including 93 in the past day from various parts of the Gulf region.

Meanwhile, port operations across India continue to function smoothly without congestion. Western coast ports have processed over 3,300 TEUs of containers linked to West Asia, with the majority already cleared and only a small number pending due to operational factors of shipping lines.

The Ministry of Ports Shipping and Waterways is working closely with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian missions in the Gulf, and other maritime stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted shipping operations and the safety of Indian nationals.
Indian diplomatic missions in the region remain in constant contact with the Indian community, providing assistance and issuing timely advisories. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also visited the United Arab Emirates on April 11–12 as part of ongoing diplomatic engagement.

The government said it continues to closely monitor developments in West Asia while maintaining coordination with state governments and Union Territories. Round-the-clock helplines and updated travel advisories are being provided to ensure the safety and well-being of Indian citizens in the region.