New Delhi, March 12 -- A Liberian vessel carrying over 135,000 metric tonnes of Saudi crude has docked at Mumbai - the first India-bound tanker to complete the passage since US-Iran war began on 28 February, according to Hindustan Tiommes report.

The most consequential development, first reported by Hindustan Times, involves a Liberian-flagged vessel that has now berthed at Mumbai port - the first India-destined tanker to complete the passage through the strait since hostilities erupted.

The Shenlong, a Suezmax-class tanker, loaded crude at the Saudi port of Ras Tanura on 1 March and departed two days later. Its last recorded position within the strait was on 8 March, according to maritime intelligence firms Lloyd's List Intelligence an...