Recent ship-tracking shows some commercial traffic is moving again through the Strait of Hormuz after a period of slowdowns linked to attacks between Iran and the United States and subsequent strikes. Multiple reports say at least 22 Japan-linked vessels— including six very large crude oil tankers—cross the strait and exit the Gulf between July 7 and July 9. Japan’s transport ministry says only four Japan-linked vessels remain inside the Gulf, while the Japan Shipowners’ Association reports a sharp drop in Japan-affiliated shipping since the conflict began. Separately, Reuters-reported tracking data cited by one outlet indicates LNG carriers are also entering the waterway again. The report points to at least five ballast LNG carriers that move into the region after movement slowed, including GasLog Shanghai and four QatarEnergy-linked LNG carriers: Al Samriya, Al Dafna, Al Gattara and Al Rayyan. The vessels are described as having entered during the past several days as security risks remain a concern. Overall, sources characterize the return of traffic as cautious, with companies and governments continuing to closely monitor conditions on a key global oil and gas shipping route.
Japan-linked and LNG tankers resume Strait of Hormuz transits amid renewed Middle East tensions
Recent ship-tracking shows some commercial traffic is moving again through the Strait of Hormuz after a period of slowdowns linked to attacks between Iran and the United States and subsequent strikes....
- At least 22 Japan-linked vessels, including six very large crude carriers, transit the Strait of Hormuz and exit the Gulf between July 7 and July 9.
- Japan’s transport ministry says only four Japan-linked vessels remain inside the Gulf, with further safety details not disclosed due to security concerns.
- Shipowners’ reporting indicates a sharp reduction in Japan-affiliated vessels operating in the region since the conflict began.
- At least five LNG ballast carriers resume movement into or through the Strait in recent days, following a slowdown after Iran-U.S. attacks and strikes.
- Cited LNG vessels include GasLog Shanghai and QatarEnergy-linked carriers Al Samriya, Al Dafna, Al Gattara and Al Rayyan.
More liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers have resumed movement through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, indicating a cautious revival of commercial shipping activity through one of the world’s most important energy routes.According to a report by Reuters, ship-tracking data from Kpler and LSEG showed that at least five ballast LNG carriers have entered the strategically significant waterway after vessel movement slowed following Iranian attacks on commercial ships and subsequent US strikes on Iran.Among the vessels returning to the route are GasLog Shanghai, operated by Greek shipping company GasLog, and four carriers linked to QatarEnergy — Al Samriya, Al Dafna, Al Gattara and Al Rayyan.According to tracking data, GasLog Shanghai and Al Rayyan likely entered the Strait of Hormuz overnight after being detected outside the waterway on July 9. Strait Of Hormuz Traffic Nearly Halts After Fresh US-Iran Strikes Shake CeasefireThe other three QatarEnergy-linked vessels had earlier been tracked near India’s western coast, with Al Samriya and Al Gattara last observed around June 18-19, while Al Dafna was last spotted on June 29.The gradual resumption of LNG traffic comes amid continued monitoring of security risks in the region. The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial global energy route, handling a significant share of the world’s oil and gas shipments.Separately, Japan’s transport ministry said 22 Japan-linked vessels, including six very large crude carriers, crossed the Strait of Hormuz and exited the Gulf between July 7 and July 9.Japan’s Transport Minister Yasushi Kaneko said only four Japan-linked vessels currently remain inside the Gulf. A transport ministry official declined to provide details about safety measures adopted for ships due to security concerns. The Japan Shipowners’ Association said the number of Japan-affiliated vessels operating in the region has dropped sharply since the conflict began. The fleet has declined from 45 vessels carrying around 1,100 crew members to only four ships with approximately 100 crew members.The Strait of Hormuz continues to remain under close watch by governments, energy companies and shipping operators as tensions in the Middle East pose risks to global fuel supply chains.The return of LNG carriers suggests that shipping companies are gradually restoring operations while taking a cautious approach and closely assessing the evolving security environment.
3 hours agoA total of 22 Japan-linked vessels, including six large crude oil tankers, transited the strait to exit between July 7 and 9, leaving only four vessels in the Gulf.
3 hours agoThe Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global shipments, has been closely watched by shipping companies and governments following this week's attacks between Iran and the U.S.
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