Eighth India-Flagged LPG Tanker Crosses Through Iran Waters Amid War

Indian-flagged LPG tanker Green Asha is currently transiting the Strait of Hormuz, making it the eighth India-flagged vessel to cross the strategic waterway since the escalation of conflict in West Asia. The vessel, carrying approximately 20,000 tonnes of LPG, is navigating through Iranian waters, following a route coordinated with Iranian authorities. This movement comes as the Strait remains a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies, with India heavily reliant on imports passing through this corridor.

The Green Asha is a mid-sized gas carrier owned by MOL India and is currently sailing between Iran’s Larak, Qeshm, and Hormuz islands. The vessel is broadcasting its Indian identity and crew, a practice that has become standard for Indian ships crossing the Strait in coordination with Iranian authorities, who are closely regulating vessel movements in the region.

The ongoing conflict has led to significant disruptions in maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has stated that the waterway will remain closed to vessels linked to the United States, Israel, and their allies, but has allowed ships from countries considered non-hostile, including India, to transit in coordination with Iranian authorities.

The effective blockade of the Strait by Iran has triggered a global energy crisis, as about 20% of the world’s petroleum supply passes through this narrow waterway. The Indian government has been actively facilitating the safe passage of its vessels and citizens, with more than 1,150 Indian nationals evacuated from Iran through land routes since the conflict began on 28 February 2026.