"India’s second LPG carrier, ‘Nanda Devi’, arrived safely at Vadinar port in Gujarat on Tuesday, carrying 46,500 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas after navigating the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Footage from Wednesday shows vessels docking at the port, with tugboats assisting as surrounding maritime traffic continues as normal. Nanda Devi can be seen docked offshore. Nanda Devi’s arrival follows that of the first ship, ‘Shivalik’, which reached Mundra port in Gujarat on Monday, underscoring efforts to maintain energy supplies despite escalating regional tensions. According to officials, ‘Nanda Devi’ will remain offshore near Vadinar, where its cargo will be transferred to two separate vessels before being dispatched onwards. The journey was carried out with the support of Indian and Iranian naval forces, amid heightened risks in the Strait of Hormuz - a critical maritime chokepoint through which around 20 percent of global oil and gas supplies typically pass, causing oil prices to skyrocket. The shipment forms part of wider logistical and diplomatic efforts by Indian authorities to safeguard energy imports and protect merchant shipping in the region. Currently, 22 Indian-flagged vessels with more than 600 seafarers remain in the Persian Gulf. India is one of the world’s largest importers of LPG, much of it sourced from the Middle East, making secure transit routes vital for domestic energy supply. The escalation follows joint military operations launched by the United States and Israel against Iran on February 28. Tehran responded with missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and US military assets across the region, with explosions reported in several Gulf states. During the escalation, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed and later succeeded by his son Mojtaba Khamenei. The conflict has since widened, with Hezbollah announcing its involvement."