India, March 28 -- The India-flagged Jag Vasant tanker, hauling liquefied petroleum gas from the Persian Gulf, dropped anchor at the west coast offshore terminal of Vadinar on Friday evening, transiting the Strait of Hormuz after being allowed passage by Iran, a spokesperson of Deendayal Port said on Saturday.

The 14-member crew appeared to be in good spirits and were found to be medically fit, said Omprakash Dadlani, a spokesperson of Deendayal Port, which operates the offshore terminal.

The ship anchored at 8 pm Friday, and some reports suggesting it had arrived earlier were incorrect, the official said. It took longer than estimated due to "normal variations" in course. The crew steered the 230-metre-long ship skillfully and were esc...