Tankers U-Turn in Hormuz, With Some Taking Iran Route Instead

Oil & Gas Tankers Cross Strait Of Hormuz Via Route Near Omani Coast

Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz via a U.S-protected route along the Oman coast saw increased traffic as many vessels took unexplained U-turns.

Oil and gas tankers cross Hormuz via Oman-side route after U-turns

The oil market is fixated on what’s moving through Hormuz and how, as ships try to avoid Iran’s military as they come and go.

The global oil market is under threat again: There are more problems in the Strait of Hormuz

The number of vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz on the Oman route has decreased to a minimum. This is reported by Bloomberg with reference to the data of the analytical company Kpler.

Tankers take U-turn in Strait of Hormuz, with some taking Iran route instead

At least eight vessels were observed U-turning as they approached the Strait of Hormuz on the Omani side. Four have since sailed onwards along the Iranian route.