oil and gas tankers
Coverage of oil and gas tankers in the Nexus archive.
- Four oil and gas tankers turn back from Hormuz strait after vessel attacks
Four oil and gas tankers turned back from the Strait of Hormuz due to renewed attacks, raising safety and security concerns in the critical waterway.
- Oil, gas tankers cross Hormuz via Oman-side route after U-turns
Oil and gas tankers are navigating the Strait of Hormuz via an Oman-side route after performing unexplained U-turns, with some vessels switching to an Iranian route. Western navies report ongoing substantial threats, noting the strait is mined, while Iran asserts vessels should only transit through its designated route. Tanker companies face challenges due to Iranian military harassment and the risk of transiting the contested waterway.
- Data shows 48 vessels crossed Hormuz after attacks
48 vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz between 26 and 28 June following recent U.S.-Iran strikes, a decline from 70 transits on Wednesday and 54 on Thursday, indicating potential security concerns. Data tracked by Al Jazeera shows the vessels included 23 oil and gas tankers, seven bulk carriers, and 19 cargo or container ships.