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**Title: Safe Passage Granted for Indian LPG Tankers in the Strait of Hormuz** **Content:** In a significant development for maritime trade, two Indian-flagged LPG tankers, 'Jag Vasant' (IMO: 9307750) and 'Pine Gas', have been authorized to navigate the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This green light from Iranian authorities comes as both vessels set sail from Mina al Ahmadi on the morning of March 23, 2026, making their way toward Indian ports. The carefully charted course for these tankers will see them cruising closely alongside the Iranian coastline, specifically navigating through the designated passage between Larak and Qeshm islands, a route sanctioned for vessels granted safe transit. The 'Jag Vasant', operated under a charter from Bharat Petroleum Corporation, is transporting a substantial cargo of approximately 47,600 metric tonnes of LPG, with plans to arrive at Kandla by March 26. Meanwhile, the 'Pine Gas', chartered by Indian Oil Corporation, is carrying 45,000 metric tonnes of LPG and has an expected arrival date in New Mangalore set for March 27. This event marks a positive step for energy shipping operations in the region, highlighting the importance of maintaining safe maritime routes in international waters.

The first propane cargo from the 200,000 b/d Nederland export terminal in Texas completed loading on the vessel Captain Markos NL and is due to arrive Sunday in Antwerp, Belgium, according to Platts cFlow vessel-tracking software. The Captain Markos arrived at the terminal January 20 and started loading January 25, causing delays along the line. “[There were] delays all around actually, Captain Markos left Sunday [February 8],” a shipping source said. Sources are uncertain whether the delays were caused by technical issues. “That is the million-dollar question everyone wants to know,” the source said. “As far as I am aware, yes [there were problems]. The first time a ship berths they need to check the connectors and hoses. Aside from that I do not really know why it took quite that long,” a second shipping source said. Platts cFlow data shows the vessels Crystal Sunrise, Lubara and BW Helios have all loaded at the terminal since the Captain Markos, headed to Teesport in the UK, the Port of Spain in Trinidad and Tobago and toward the Panama Canal, respectively.