The LPG tanker MT Sarv Shakti, flagged from the Marshall Islands, has successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz and is on course to arrive in Visakhapatnam, India, by May 13. Loaded with 46,313 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, this shipment is crucial as it will meet half a day's LPG requirement for the country, addressing supply shortages that have arisen due to conflicts in West Asia over the past two months. The tanker is notable for being the first India-linked vessel to traverse the region since a US blockade on Iranian-affiliated ships began, significantly reducing maritime traffic through Hormuz. Currently, 14 Indian-flagged or India-owned vessels remain stranded in the area. The Indian government is actively coordinating efforts to ensure the safety and welfare of crew members aboard these vessels, with no incidents reported involving Indian-flagged ships in the last 24 hours. The Directorate General of Shipping has managed numerous communications to facilitate operations and has successfully repatriated over 2,953 seafarers from the Gulf region, ensuring minimal disruption to port operations across India.