IN PHOTOS: Indian vessel 'Jag Laadki' carrying over 80,000 MT crude oil reaches Mundra Port

Indian-flagged tanker 'Jag Laadki', carrying around 80,886 metric tonnes (MT) of crude oil, arrived at Mundra Port in Gujarat on Wednesday amid the West Asia conflict, officials said. Pics/PTI

Updated On: 2026-03-18 04:12 PM IST

Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed

The conflict has led to a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Pics/PTI

Adani Ports, which operates Mundra Port, said in a statement that the crude oil carried by Jag Laadki was sourced from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and loaded at Fujairah Port there

"Measuring 274.19 metres in length overall and 50.04 metres in beam, the tanker boasts a deadweight tonnage of approximately 164,716 tonnes and a gross tonnage of about 84,735 tonnes," it said

The tanker's arrival at the Mundra Port underscores the facility's critical role in handling substantial crude imports, it said

"This delivery supports major refinery relies on such shipments to maintain operations and bolster India's energy security during supply disruptions in the region," Adani Ports added

The port provided the safe berthing of the vessel and maritime coordination in safeguarding vital energy lifelines of India, it said

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