Liberia-flagged tanker ‘Shenlong’ carrying Saudi crude enters India via Strait of Hormuz

2026-03-12 - 08:53

A Liberian-flagged oil tanker, captained by an Indian, successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz to reach Mumbai Port. This marks a significant transit amid heightened Middle East tensions, with Iran reportedly granting safe passage to Indian vessels. Authorities are actively monitoring 28 Indian-flagged ships and seafarers in the Persian Gulf.