More Than 40 India-Bound Ships Still Stuck Near Strait of Hormuz

Over 40 vessels heading toward India remain stranded near the Persian Gulf as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue disrupting maritime movement. A large share of these ships are carrying critical energy cargoes, raising concerns over India’s fuel and fertilizer supply chain.

According to reports, the trapped vessels include shipments of crude oil, LNG, LPG, fertilizers, and other essential commodities. Nearly half of the affected ships are linked to the energy sector.
Indian authorities stated that at least 13 India-flagged vessels are currently unable to cross the Strait of Hormuz. In response, the government has prepared a priority movement list covering 41 ships, including energy tankers, fertilizer carriers, and other cargo vessels.

Officials are increasingly worried that the prolonged disruption in the region could impact both India’s energy security and agricultural supply chain, as key imports remain unable to exit the Gulf region.

Although hopes had recently emerged for easing tensions, fresh military activity was reported near the Strait on Friday after renewed exchanges between Iran and the United States. The latest developments have created uncertainty around the fragile ceasefire that had been holding for the past month.

Despite the renewed tensions, the US has maintained that the ceasefire arrangement remains active, while reports suggest Iran is reviewing a proposed framework for further discussions that may eventually lead to the reopening of the Strait.

India continues to closely monitor the situation as the country remains heavily dependent on Gulf supplies for crude oil, gas, and fertilizer imports.

In a positive development earlier this month, an LPG tanker linked to India successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite ongoing restrictions in the region. The vessel, MT Sarv Shakti, chartered by Indian Oil Corporation, passed through the route on May 2 and is expected to reach Visakhapatnam by May 13.

However, with dozens of ships still awaiting clearance, uncertainty surrounding logistics and supply flows in the region continues to keep markets on edge.

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