Historic Voyage: Malta-Flagged Vessel Defies US Blockade
A Malta-flagged crude oil carrier is set to become the first vessel to traverse west through the Strait of Hormuz following a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. The ship, Agios Fanourios I, paused in the Gulf of Oman before continuing toward Basra, Iraq, where it will dock unaffected by the blockade.
- Country:
- United Arab Emirates
A Malta-flagged vessel, the first crude oil carrier to journey west through the Strait of Hormuz since the U.S. imposed a blockade on Iranian ports, is making headlines. This nautical approach, monitored globally, marks a significant shift in oil transit navigation.
The Malta-flagged VLCC Agios Fanourios I is charted to reach Basra, Iraq, on Thursday. Basra's ports remain operational, unaffected by the U.S. embargo.
The vessel had briefly anchored in the Gulf of Oman for almost two days before setting out again, confirmed by Marine Traffic.
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