A harrowing time but home at last, recalls crew member of Indian-flagged ship

A senior officer of an Indian-flagged LPG vessel recounted a harrowing experience after being caught in the middle of a regional conflict. Following US and Israeli airstrikes against Iran on February 28, 2026, the ship was forced to take refuge at a safe anchorage in a UAE port for ten days. During this period, the crew experienced GPS malfunctions and instrument failures, likely due to electronic warfare in the region. Potable water supplies reached critical levels as the ship's freshwater generators require the main engine to be running. The vessel eventually resumed its voyage on March 13, 2026, under Indian Navy escort and following diplomatic coordination that involved the Iranian Navy guiding the ship through a pre-approved route in the Strait of Hormuz.