Convoy of tankers is seen crossing Strait of Hormuz, vessel tracking data showsNEW DELHI: As on Tuesday, 50 Indian-flagged and foreign-flagged ships, with cargo bound for India, have transited the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the West Asia conflict on Feb 28.At present, only nine Indian vessels are in the Persian Gulf region - in the West of Strait of Hormuz - with 198 Indian seafarers onboard."The vessels are not struck, and are currently trading or engaged in the region," a shipping ministry official said. There are no updates on whether ships from India are waiting to go to West Asia through the Strait to pick up fresh consignments. Industry insiders said that it may take a little longer for shipping lines to plan resume sending their vessels to the area.Officials said that while