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March 13, 2026

First India-bound tanker arrives after crossing Strait of Hormuz

The Shenlong reportedly crossed the Tehran-controlled Strait of Hormuz after the Middle East conflict began.

First India-bound tanker arrives after crossing Strait of Hormuz

TL;DR

  • The Liberian-flagged Shenlong Suezmax tanker, carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia, has arrived in Mumbai.
  • It is the first India-bound tanker to cross the Strait of Hormuz since the recent Middle East conflict began.
  • The vessel departed Ras Tanura port on March 1 and transited through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global oil and India's imports.
  • The arrival comes as India faces disrupted gas supplies and has invoked special legislation to ensure energy security.
  • India's Foreign Minister has discussed the safety of commercial shipping and energy security with his Iranian counterpart.

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