The operation, called Urja Suraksha, is being carried out with calibrated precision and minimal publicity to ensure uninterrupted and safe movement of Indian-flagged vessels carrying critical energy supplies, officials said. | Photo credit: Reuters
Amid rising tensions in West Asia, the Indian Navy has launched an operation to escort, guide and protect energy supplies bound for India through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, which has been blocked by Iran.
The operation, called Urja Suraksha, is being carried out with calibrated precision and minimal publicity to ensure uninterrupted and safe movement of Indian-flagged vessels carrying critical energy supplies, officials said. All India-bound ships carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and crude oil have been designated for protected transit.
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“We accompany and to some extent assist the ships in navigation for smooth movement through the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz up to the Arabian Sea,” the senior official said, adding that naval operations in the mission go beyond escort duties. Warships actively provide crews with specific guidance and navigational support to help them navigate safely through the region’s narrow and sensitive waters.
Naval escort
Earlier this week, the Navy safely escorted LPG carriers Pine Gas and Jag Vasant carrying a cumulative cargo of nearly 92,000 tonnes of cooking gas. The vessels are expected to arrive at Indian ports between March 26 and 27. Other ships escorted so far include the LPG carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi along with the oil tanker Jag Laadki.
Indian Navy destroyers and frigates are also extending protection across the strait, providing layered maritime security until the vessels reach safer waters.
The operation underscores India’s commitment to securing its energy supply chains and maintaining maritime stability in a region critical to global oil and gas flows, the official added.
Published – 26 March 2026 23:13 IST
