Mumbai: The India-flagged LPG carrier Green Asha, carrying 15,400 tonnes of LPG, docked safely at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) on Tuesday, amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. This is the first vessel carrying LPG to reach the port since the conflict started. The vessel navigated the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz before berthing at JNPA’s liquid terminal operated by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. Officials confirmed that the vessel, its cargo, and crew are safe, underscoring the resilience of maritime logistics even under heightened geopolitical risks.The development comes at a time when concerns over disruptions in LPG supplies have triggered anxiety among households and commercial users, particularly in Mumbai and across Maharashtra, where dependence on imported fuel remains high. Industry experts said the successful arrival will help stabilise supplies, ease pressure on domestic distribution networks, and potentially prevent price spikes.JNPA, India’s premier container and liquid cargo gateway, has in recent years expanded its capacity to handle energy imports, making it a critical node in the country’s fuel supply chain. Experts say the voyage of Green Asha signals growing confidence in India’s shipping and port infrastructure to withstand global uncertainties. Going forward, such voyages could become both more frequent—and more strategically significant—as India diversifies supply routes, strengthens its merchant fleet, and builds resilience against prolonged geopolitical crises, the experts said.
