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france24.comRussian Tanker Diverts From Cuba Route
A Russian tanker that had appeared headed for Cuba has altered course. The change leaves the island without an expected fuel delivery amid an existing U.S. oil blockade.
finance.yahoo.comStrait of Hormuz Closure Draws Statements on Global Impact
A report on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz includes statements describing the situation as unsustainable and unacceptable. The statements characterize the closure as illegal.
frontpagemag.comIranian State Media Says Strait of Hormuz Remains Under Its Management
Iranian state media stated the Strait of Hormuz will stay under Iranian management even if ship traffic returns to normal levels. The announcement follows earlier comments that the waterway would be opened.
thehindu.comOfficials Say Contingency Plan Needed If Iran Keeps Strait of Hormuz Closed
Officials stated that a contingency plan would be required if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The statement addressed potential disruptions to shipping routes in the region.
theyeshivaworld.comJapan to Receive First Saudi Crude Shipment via Strait of Hormuz Since February
A supertanker carrying 2 million barrels of Saudi crude is scheduled to reach Japan on May 25 after transiting the Strait of Hormuz in late April. The shipment is the first Middle East crude delivery to Japan through the strait since the Iran war began on February 28.
insidermonkey.comMost Large Non-Iranian Tankers Exit Persian Gulf with Cargo During Conflict
Nearly all large non-Iranian tankers that entered the Persian Gulf during the war have exited carrying cargo. The pattern covers vessels that arrived after the conflict began.
thehindu.comSanctioned LPG Tanker Loads Cargo at Iran's Kharg Island
A tanker under U.S. sanctions loaded liquefied petroleum gas at Iran's Kharg Island on May 16. The vessel had not transmitted AIS signals for nearly two weeks before the loading.
thehindu.com22 Tankers Observed at Kharg Island Anchorage
Satellite tracking showed 22 tankers anchored at Iran's Kharg Island on May 17. Six of the vessels carried no cargo.
The Boston GlobeU.S. Blockade Limits Shipping in Strait of Hormuz
Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained low on Saturday with ten observed transits, up from five the previous day. A supertanker carrying Iraqi crude resumed its voyage after a five-day halt by U.S. forces. Iran stated that normal shipping would resume once the c…
thehindu.comUS and Iran remain in standoff over Strait of Hormuz
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been severely reduced amid a diplomatic standoff between the United States and Iran. Talks between the two sides have stalled with no immediate resolution in sight. The waterway is a critical route for global energy shipments.
Two Japanese Tankers Cross Strait of Hormuz After Talks With Iranian Officials
Two Japanese tankers completed a transit of the Strait of Hormuz following direct talks between Japanese officials and Iranian leaders. One vessel, identified as the Eneos Endeavor, passed through safely and is now heading home. The development was reported by the Wall Street Jou…
news18.comIranian Tanker VINA/VALLEY Enters Area Off Yemen as Other Sanctioned Vessels Arrive
The tanker VINA/VALLEY with IMO number 9157478 arrived and entered the blockade perimeter on May 7, 2026, while pinging on AIS. The vessel routinely delivers Iranian LPG to the Houthis in Yemen. A larger Iranian oil tanker also arrived the same day amid continued arrivals of carg…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewLPG Tanker SEVAN Sanctioned After Loading in Iran, with Deliveries to Yemen and Bangladesh
The tanker LPG SEVAN, identified by number 9177806, faced sanctions on April 24, 2026, following its recent cargo loading in Iran. The vessel frequently delivers to Bangladesh and the Houthis in Yemen. A clarification noted that a referenced photo shows a different tanker carryin…
thehindubusinessline.comTanker 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 @TankerTracker…
middleeasteye.netIranian Cargo Ship Arrives in Iran Amid Reported US Blockade
An Iranian cargo ship crossed the Gulf of Oman under Iranian naval escort and arrived in Iran. This occurred while a US blockade is reportedly in force. The movement raises questions about the blockade's implementation.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS-Sanctioned Tanker Rich Starry Returns to Strait of Hormuz After Exiting Gulf
Shipping data showed the US-sanctioned tanker Rich Starry returning to the Strait of Hormuz on April 15, 2026, after exiting the Persian Gulf the previous day. The vessel did not break through a US blockade on ships calling at Iranian ports. This movement highlights ongoing restr…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSatellite Imagery Shows Tanker Departing Kharg Island with AIS Spoofing
Satellite imagery has captured a tanker leaving Kharg Island in Iran while its Automatic Identification System signal indicated a departure from Saudi Arabia. This spoofing technique masks the vessel's true origin. The observation highlights ongoing monitoring of maritime activit…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewVLCC Ship MARINERA Approaches United States After Prior Detention
The very large crude carrier (VLCC) previously known as BELLA 1, with IMO number 9230880, was renamed MARINERA following an incident involving the crew painting a Russian flag. The ship was detained and taken to Scotland after evading the US Coast Guard in the Atlantic. It is now…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFleet of Empty Very Large Crude Carriers Approaches US Gulf Coast
A group of empty very large crude carriers, each capable of transporting about 2 million barrels of oil, is heading toward the US Gulf Coast. These supertankers are traveling at full speed. The movement was reported by @MarioNawfal on X.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTankerTrackers Reports Limited Vessel Activity in Persian Gulf Ten Hours After Update
TankerTrackers, a maritime tracking account, provided an update on vessel traffic in the Persian Gulf region, noting minimal changes ten hours after an initial observation. The report includes views of AIS data showing general shipping and vessels originating from Iran. This come…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSatellite Imagery Detects Sanctions-Compliant VLCC Supertanker Entering Gulf via Strait of Hormuz Without AIS
Satellite imagery analysis by TankerTrackers indicates that an empty very large crude carrier (VLCC) supertanker, compliant with sanctions, entered the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday with its Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponder disabled. The v…