Iranian tankers continue transits through Strait of Hormuz

Several tankers, reportedly linked to Iran, continue to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to the Associated Press.

Some of these vessels are engaged in so-called “dark transit” operations, meaning their Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), which show ship locations, are switched off. Ships carrying Iranian oil under sanctions often disable these trackers to avoid detection.

Security firm Neptune P2P Group reported that since March 8, seven vessels have passed through the strait, five of which were linked to Iranian shipping. Meanwhile, commodities tracking company Kpler confirmed that Iran has resumed oil exports through the Jask oil terminal in the Gulf of Oman.

Tracking data released on March 10 showed that on March 9, a super-tanker carrying approximately two million barrels of Iranian oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz en route to China.

As Iran International reports, according to Lloyd’s List Intelligence and Kpler, the vessel named Cuma, sailing under the Guyana flag, is under US sanctions and heading to China. This marks the sixth Iranian oil tanker to transit the strategic waterway since February 28.