Two India-Bound LPG Tankers Transit Hormuz in Dark Mode
Two liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers destined for India have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz with their transponders disabled, a practice known as operating in 'dark mode.' This incident highlights a rising trend of commercial shipping vessels obscuring their locations while passing through this critical geopolitical chokepoint. One of the identified vessels, the Marshall Islands-flagged Symi, was detected in the Gulf of Oman en route to Kandla port in western India after departing from Ras Laffan, Qatar, in early March. The use of dark activity by commercial ships raises significant concerns regarding maritime security, transparency, and potential sanctions evasion. As LPG is a essential cooking fuel in India, any disruption or opacity in these supply chains carries economic and strategic implications. The increase in such maneuvers suggests growing complexities in global energy logistics amidst regional tensions. Monitoring agencies are tracking these movements to assess risks to international trade routes and energy security.
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