LPG ships from Gulf idle after unloading; foreign ships bringing U.S. cargoes

Nine Indian-flagged LPG carriers—Shivalik, Nanda Devi, BW Elm, BW Tyr, Pine Gas, Jag Vasant, Jag Vikram, Green Sanvi and Green Asha—have been moved out of the Gulf. Barring BW Elm, which is currently anchored off Trincomalee in Sri Lanka, the rest are stationed off India’s west coast near Mumbai, Kandla and nearby areas, according to marinetraffic.com. Another “light” LPG carrier, Sahyadri, has been anchored off the west coast for over 40 days. These vessels have likely completed cargo operations and are ready to load again but are awaiting instructions—possibly with an eye on a quick resolution that would allow a return to Persian Gulf routes.