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Tanker Identified as NITC's HERBY After Cargo Transfer in Riau Archipelago
A tanker resembling NITC's HERBY was observed heading home after transferring two million barrels of Iranian crude oil via STS in the Riau archipelago. It last transmitted a signal on April 12, 2026, off the southwest coast of India. The observation was reported by @TankerTrackers.
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A tanker identified as resembling NITC’s HERBY, with identification number 9362059, was reported heading home following a cargo transfer. The vessel had transferred two million barrels of Iranian crude oil through an STS transfer in the Riau archipelago.
The tanker last transmitted a signal over AIS on April 12, 2026, off the southwest coast of India while en route back. This information comes from @TankerTrackers, which noted the resemblance and details of the journey.
transfers involve ship-to-ship cargo exchanges, often used in oil transport. The Riau archipelago is located in Indonesia and serves as a site for such operations. The cargo originated from Iran, according to the report.
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