A Liberian-flagged tanker Shenlong carrying 1,35,000 tonnes of Saudi crude from Ras Tanura port docked at Mumbai today—the first India-bound vessel to safely navigate the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran-US war disrupted shipping. Captained by an Indian, it crossed amid attacks that forced others to detour, with reports indicating clearance followed high-level talks between EAM S. Jaishankar and Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi. This vital shipment—covering ~40% of India’s crude imports from the region—brings critical relief to strained fuel supplies and energy security.
WATCH | The first India-bound vessel, Liberia-flagged tanker ship 'Shenlong' enters Indian waters at Mumbai Port via #StraitOfHormuz
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