India to send naval escorts for evacuating stranded ships in
India is rushing to evacuate 22 ships after Iran closed the busy Strait of Hormuz, a move triggered by rising military tensions in the region involving Israel and the US.
These vessels are vital for India's energy supply, so officials are not taking any chances: Director General of Shipping Shyam Jagannathan prepared the situation report; authorities are coordinating with ports, shipping and naval agencies to plan naval escorts and protective measures.
22 energy-critical vessels identified for evacuation
Among 22 energy-critical vessels identified for evacuation, 13 are Indian-flagged. The 22 energy vessels include three LNG carriers, 11 LPG carriers and eight crude tankers.
In addition, three Indian-flagged container vessels have also been identified for evacuation.
Since this waterway is now marked as high-risk, authorities are carefully planning naval escorts to make sure these essential supplies get home safely.