The Indian Navy launched Operation Urja Suraksha in March 2026 to protect India-bound energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising West Asia tensions.

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• Operation aims to ensure safe and uninterrupted transit of LNG, LPG and crude oil shipments critical for India’s energy security and economic stability
• Around 22 vessels identified for secure passage including 20 high-priority ships requiring close naval escort through sensitive maritime routes
• Deployment includes over five frontline warships such as destroyers and frigates providing layered security cover to energy carriers
• Early success with safe escort of LPG carriers Pine Gas and Jag Vasant carrying about 92,000 tonnes, ensuring timely delivery
• Additional escorted vessels include Shivalik, Nanda Devi and crude tanker Jag Laadki under continuous naval monitoring and protection
• Operation addresses threats like underwater mines, regional instability and potential disruptions in one of world’s busiest oil routes
• Navy using advanced hydrographic mapping and real-time navigation guidance to ensure safe routes and avoid high-risk zones