India, March 19 -- The Government of India on Wednesday confirmed that all 22 Indian-flagged vessels stranded in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz are safe, even as the ongoing conflict in West Asia continues to disrupt global energy supply chains and maritime movement.

According to officials, as much as 1.7 million tonnes of Indian energy cargo remains stuck in the region. This includes nearly 1.67 million tonnes of crude oil, about 3.2 lakh tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and approximately 2 lakh tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) onboard the vessels awaiting clearance to transit through the narrow sea lane connecting the Persian Gulf to the open ocean.

Special Secretary in the Shipping Ministry, Rajesh Kumar Sinha,...