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Oil tankers pass Hormuz Strait after war deal: tracker
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Key Points:
- Three large Saudi oil tankers transited the Hormuz Strait on Thursday, marking a slight increase in traffic through the route following an agreement to end the US-Iran conflict.
- Although eight commodity ships crossed the strait that day, including three very large crude carriers carrying two million barrels each, the volume remains far below the pre-war average of 120 daily transits.
- The LNG vessel Mraikh became the first French liquefied natural gas carrier to pass through the strait since the conflict began, reflecting renewed but cautious commercial activity.
- Shipping experts warn that significant safety risks persist, as parts of the strait remain mined and un-navigable, and the agreement lacks clear details on clearing the route for safe passage.
- Over 500 commercial vessels with approximately 11,000 seafarers remain trapped in the Gulf, with the International Maritime Organization noting that 20,000 seafarers have been affected by the conflict overall.
