Amidst the increasing tension in West Asia, a big relief news has come at Mumbai Port. The Liberian flagged ship Shenlong Suezmax, which left Ras Tanura Port in Saudi Arabia, reached Mumbai Port on Wednesday. An Indian captain was commanding this ship and it was loaded with a huge amount of crude oil. In the current war-like situation, this is the first oil consignment for India which has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz.
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What is the complete timeline of this ship reaching Mumbai?
The ship departed from Ras Tanura port in Saudi Arabia on March 1, 2026. It reached Mumbai on 11 March and was brought into the port at 1 pm, after which it was berthed at Jawahar Island at 6 pm. The work of unloading the oil loaded on it has started from March 12. This ship has 1,35,335 metric tons of crude oil, which will take about 36 hours to unload. During this entire journey, the ship’s Captain Sukshant Singh Sandhu and his crew of 29 members took great care.
What are the major changes in safety and maritime regulations?
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, or IRGC, has now made it mandatory for all ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz to seek Iran’s approval. The ships which ignore the warnings are being targeted. However, Indian ships have got relief after the talks between India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Iran’s Foreign Minister. Important information related to this mission is given below.
Details Important Information Ship Name Shenlong Suezmax Captain Name Sukshant Singh Sandhu Total Crew Members 29 (Indian, Pakistani and Filipino) Cargo Weight 1,35,335 MT Crude Oil Ship Fare Close to $129,000 per day Economic Impact 30 percent jump in raw material costs
Maritime security experts say that currently 28 other Indian ships are still stuck due to security reasons. The Government of India is constantly interacting at the international level to ensure the safety of these ships and their crew. Mumbai Port Authority official Praveen Singh said that at present the situation is under control and the work of unloading the oil is going on smoothly.
