Two additional Indian-flagged LPG carriers have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz along the Iranian coastline, ship-tracking data confirms, following the approved diplomatic corridor established through New Delhi-Tehran negotiations as the crisis extends into week four.
The vessels are adhering to the same routing pattern used by earlier approved transits: staying within sight of Iran's coastline rather than using standard international shipping lanes through the center of the Strait. This deliberate routing suggests Iran's maritime authorities are granting selective passage to trusted trading partners while maintaining their blockade of US-allied and Israeli-connected vessels.
The Indian transits represent the clearest evidence to date that the Hormuz crisis, while severe, permits negotiated exceptions. With Iran controlling southern approaches and the US military focused on military targets rather than commerce enforcement, the corridor is creating a narrow but functional passage for high-value LNG and LPG cargoes destined for Asian refineries.
The two-vessel transit indicates Indian refineries are capitalizing on the 30-day sanctions holiday announced by Trump's administration, rushing cargoes through before diplomatic windows close or military escalation resumes. Each LPG transit adds precious supply liquidity to Asian energy markets starved by the broader blockade.
TankerMap Data: Indian LPG/LNG transits represent material relief to Asian import markets. TankerMap tracks India's LNG carrier activities; the two-ship transit on 23 March signals that selective Hormuz passage is operational for vessels with Iranian diplomatic approval. Each successful transit validates the diplomatic corridor and encourages refiners in Japan, South Korea, and other Asian importers to attempt similar negotiations for critical energy cargoes.