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Indian tanker Desh Garima reaches Mumbai with 97000 tonnes of crude after Strait of Hormuz gamble

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Published on 24 April 2026
Indian tanker Desh Garima reaches Mumbai with 97000 tonnes of crude after Strait of Hormuz gamble

Strait of Hormuz was tense when it slipped through

Indian-flagged tanker Desh Garima arrived off Mumbai on April 22 carrying about 97,000 metric tonnes of crude oil. The ship’s voyage included a successful transit through the Strait of Hormuz, a route marked by heightened geopolitical risk. With all 31 Indian crew members safe, the arrival is expected to strengthen India’s energy security and support steady domestic fuel supplies.

  • Desh Garima reached Mumbai with roughly 97,000 tonnes of crude
  • The tanker successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz amid instability
  • All 31 Indian crew members are safe after the high-risk passage
  • The cargo boosts India’s energy security and fuel availability
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