Nanda Devi

Nanda Devi is an Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker. It is newsworthy because it, along with another Indian vessel, Shivalik, was recently allowed to sail through the Strait of Hormuz, an area subject to Iranian blockade and tensions. This passage is considered a rare exception to the blockade, which has disrupted global energy supplies. According to sources, the Shivalik crossed the Strait under escort from the Indian Navy, and Nanda Devi followed. The Strait of Hormuz is strategically important for global energy transport, and any disruption there affects international trade and relations. The Iranian actions and the subsequent negotiations between Iran and the US regarding navigation rights in the Strait further highlight the region's geopolitical sensitivity.