Indian Navy Operations in the Arabian Sea

In light of ongoing conflicts in the Gulf, Indian warships are actively monitoring the Strait of Hormuz and escorting India-bound tankers and ships in the Arabian Sea.

Events and Activities

• On a recent deployment, an Indian warship escorted the India-flagged vessel Jag Laadki, which narrowly avoided an attack while loading crude oil at the Fujairah port in the UAE from a suspected Iranian drone.
• The ship Jag Laadki was unharmed and continues its journey under the protection of the Indian Navy.
• Currently, two Indian warships are near the Strait of Hormuz, undertaking escort missions for vessels carrying LPG and crude oil.

Operation Sankalp

• The Indian Navy's presence is part of Operation Sankalp, launched in 2019 to ensure the safe passage of merchant vessels amidst regional tensions.
• Two task forces have been deployed to facilitate the secure transit of merchant vessels and tankers transporting gas and crude oil to India.
• The operation involves coordination with several stakeholders, including: 
  1. Ministry of Defence
  2. Ministry of External Affairs
  3. Ministry of Shipping
  4. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
  5. Directorate General of Shipping

Purpose and Coordination

• The primary aim is to monitor developments in the region and provide necessary support to India-bound merchant traffic.
• All possible assistance is extended to the vessels under Indian Navy escort to ensure their safety and security.