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Idemitsu Maru
Coverage of Idemitsu Maru in the Nexus archive.
- Japan to Receive First Oil Tanker to Exit Hormuz Since War Began
Japan is set to receive the Idemitsu Maru, a very large crude tanker that is the first oil tanker to exit the Strait of Hormuz since the war began. This shipment represents a significant development in Japan's oil supply chain amid regional tensions affecting global energy markets.
- Japanese Crude Supertanker Attempts Hormuz Exit in War’s First
A Japanese crude oil supertanker, the Idemitsu Maru, is attempting to exit the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing war tensions, marking the first such effort in the conflict. The move highlights concerns over regional security and oil shipment disruptions in the critical waterway.