Supertankers
Coverage of Supertankers in the Nexus archive.
- Iran fast-tracks 11 million barrels of oil: Report
Iran has dispatched five supertankers and one Suezmax vessel carrying 11 million barrels of crude oil amid escalating US-Iran tensions, with four vessels positioned in the Gulf of Oman and another transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The move follows US military strikes targeting civilian infrastructure in Iran, which killed 14 people and injured 78, according to the Iranian health ministry.
- Hormuz Traffic Climbs as Supertankers Sail Into Persian Gulf
Traffic through the Hormuz Strait has increased as supertankers navigate into the Persian Gulf. A cargo ship was observed near the Khor Fakkan Container Terminal in the Gulf of Oman.
- More vessels transit Hormuz, Qatar-linked LNG tankers return, data show
Two stranded supertankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz, and seven empty Qatar-linked liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers have entered the strait in recent weeks, indicating a potential resumption of Gulf gas shipping, according to ship-tracking data.
- Supertankers With 80 Million Barrels of Oil Ready to Pass Hormuz
Supertankers carrying 80 million barrels of oil are prepared to pass through the strategic Hormuz region. The movement highlights significant oil transport activity in a key global location.
- Saudi supertankers sail through Strait of Hormuz following Iran deal
Three Saudi Arabian supertankers carrying six million barrels of crude oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran ceasefire deal, marking the largest departure through the strait in weeks according to Reuters' analysis of shipping data.
- Three Saudi-flagged supertankers sail through Hormuz after Iran deal signed, data shows
Three Saudi-flagged supertankers carrying six million barrels of crude sailed through the Strait of Hormuz hours after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a deal with Iran to end the conflict, marking the largest departures through the strait in weeks.
- Strait of Hormuz Traffic Fades to a Crawl After Supertankers Exit
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has significantly decreased following the departure of supertankers, with a vessel observed anchored off Sharjah, UAE on May 21.