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India-bound LNG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz
NDTV··15 Jun
NDTV reported that Malta-flagged LNG tanker Disha crossed the Strait of Hormuz and is heading to Dahej Port in Gujarat. It may be the first large tanker to cross after the ceasefire deal announcement and is expected to reach Gujarat on June 18.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Safe LNG movement through Hormuz matters for India's energy supply.
- A normal-route crossing can boost confidence, but shipping risk has not fully disappeared.
- The June 19 deal signing remains important for broader maritime stability.
What's Happening
- Disha crossed the Strait of Hormuz before formal reopening.
- The tanker is headed to Dahej Port in Gujarat.
- It kept AIS active and identified Indian government affiliation.
Energy Route
- Disha had reportedly been stranded in the Persian Gulf for over three months.
- Hormuz is critical for oil and LNG flows.
- The US-Iran deal includes removal of the US naval blockade and reopening of the strait.
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