LPG Tanker ‘Jag Vasant’ Arrives At Gujarat Port, Days After Being Stranded In Strait Of Hormuz

Jag Vasant is one of the several tankers that were stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, which was effectively blocked by Iran. LPG tanker Jag Vasant arrived at a port in Gujarat late on Thursday, a day after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz — a critical maritime chokepoint — remains accessible to friendly nations, including India. The vessel’s arrival at Vadinar port, after being stranded in the critical waterway for around 23 days amid the war in West Asia, brings relief at a time when the country faces mounting concerns over energy and fuel supply. Jag Vasant is one…