Two Supertankers Exit Hormuz With Crude Bound for China
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Key Points:
- Two supertankers carrying Iraqi and Qatari crude oil have exited the Strait of Hormuz en route to China, with cargoes ordered by Chinese firms Unipec and Sinochem, according to Reuters citing LSEG and Kpler data.
- Iran recently announced it allowed up to 30 vessels to pass through the Strait on a per-government basis, after a period of de facto closure that stranded hundreds of ships in the Persian Gulf.
- Some vessels have been navigating in "dark mode" by switching off geolocation devices to avoid Iranian military detection, contributing to reduced tanker traffic compared to pre-war levels.
- Despite limited movement, at least 19 tankers carrying crude and liquefied petroleum gas have transited the Strait since March 1, while approximately 100 remain stranded, reflecting ongoing disruptions in this strategic chokepoint.