Indian Navy launches op to secure energy vessels in Strait of Hormuz amid war
India Today
According to exclusive information from top defence sources, the operation is being conducted with the highest degree of caution and minimal publicity to ensure the safe evacuation and transit of Indian-flagged cargo ships.
In a major strategic move to safeguard the nation’s energy interests amidst escalating tensions in West Asia, the Indian Navy has launched Operation Urja Suraksha. This mission involves the deployment of more than five frontline warships around the critical maritime chokepoint of the Strait of Hormuz.
According to exclusive information from top defence sources, the operation is being conducted with the highest degree of caution and minimal publicity to ensure the safe evacuation and transit of Indian-flagged cargo ships.
The primary objective is to protect India's energy security, with 22 India-bound vessels currently identified for evacuation, including 20 high-priority ships carrying critical supplies of LNG, LPG, and crude oil.
The operation has already yielded significant successes, with the Indian LPG carriers Pine Gas and Jag Vasant successfully navigating the Strait of Hormuz under naval escort.
The two vessels carry a combined cargo of approximately 92,000 tonnes of LPG. These vessels are currently en route to India and are expected to reach domestic ports by March 26–27. This follows the successful escorting of other vital ships, such as the LPG carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi, as well as the crude oil tanker Jag Laadki.
To facilitate these complex movements, the Navy is working in close coordination with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and the Directorate of Naval Operations to ensure a seamless and secure passage for all Indian seafarers and cargo.
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