Indian Navy Escorts Two LPG Carriers Through Sensitive Strait of Hormuz Amid West Asia Tensions
A video showing an Indian Navy warship escorting an LPG carrier in the North Western Indian Ocean has gone viral, highlighting India’s proactive steps to ensure energy security.
Two India-flagged LPG carriers — BW Tyr and BW Elm — carrying a combined cargo of approximately 94,000 metric tonnes of LPG successfully transited the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz on Saturday (28 March 2026).
According to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, both vessels have safely crossed the high-risk region and are now proceeding towards Indian shores under naval protection.
- BW Tyr is en route to Mumbai with an expected arrival on 31 March 2026.
- BW Elm is heading to New Mangalore and is likely to reach on 1 April 2026.
The carriers were part of efforts to maintain the supply of cooking gas (LPG) to India despite ongoing tensions in West Asia following recent conflicts in the region. The Indian Navy has been actively escorting Indian-flagged merchant vessels in the Arabian Sea as part of Operation Ojra Surakhsha to safeguard energy supplies and protect Indian seafarers.
This successful transit comes after several other Indian vessels have already crossed the Strait of Hormuz in recent days. Currently, 18 Indian-flagged vessels with around 485 Indian crew members remain in the western Persian Gulf region, with naval warships on standby to provide necessary support.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, handling a significant portion of global oil and gas shipments. Safe passage of these LPG carriers is crucial for maintaining domestic LPG supplies in India.
Watch: Video footage from inside the LPG carrier shows an Indian Navy ship escorting the vessel in the North Western Indian Ocean.
This development reflects India’s strong focus on maritime security and ensuring uninterrupted energy imports amid the volatile geopolitical situation in the Gulf region.
