Second Qatari LNG Tanker Transits Strait of Hormuz Bound for Pakistan
A Qatari LNG tanker performed a U-turn and stopped yesterday before switching off its beacon, then resumed broadcasting its position after exiting the Strait of Hormuz. It is the second such Qatari LNG tanker crossing of the strait since the war began. The events occurred on May 11, 2026.
A Qatari LNG tanker changed course and paused briefly on May 11 while transiting toward the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel has since re-started broadcasting her position after exiting the Strait of Hormuz and is now nearing Pakistan, @FirstSquawk reported. The sequence unfolded yesterday relative to the reporting date of 2026-05-12.
After the U-turn and stop, the tanker switched off her beacon. She then resumed transmitting her location. It is currently approaching Pakistani waters.
This was the second Qatari LNG tanker to transit the Strait of Hormuz since the current conflict began. The vessel's temporary silence after stopping drew attention before normal operations resumed.
Its path now heads toward Pakistan following the exit from the strait.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
5 events- 2026-05-11
Qatari LNG tanker performed a U-turn and came to a stop
1 source@FirstSquawk - 2026-05-11
Tanker switched off her beacon after stopping
1 source@FirstSquawk - 2026-05-11
Tanker re-started broadcasting her position
1 source@FirstSquawk - 2026-05-11
Tanker exited the Strait of Hormuz
1 source@FirstSquawk - 2026-05-12
Tanker nearing Pakistan; reported as 2nd Qatari LNG SOH crossing since war started
1 source@FirstSquawk
Potential Impact
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Potential signal of stabilized maritime routes for energy exports from Qatar
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