According to AFP, Iran had virtually closed this waterway, crucial for global crude oil and natural gas, in response to attacks launched by the United States and Israel on February 28, leading to a global fuel shortage and soaring energy prices.
A Mitsui O.S.K. Lines spokesperson told AFP today that the LPG tanker Green Asha had passed through the strait, and "crew and cargo are safe."
The Indian government stated on the 4th that another LPG tanker, Green Sanvi, also owned by a subsidiary of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, had also safely traversed the strait.
On the 3rd of this month, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines' liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker SOHAR LNG passed through the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the first Japan-related vessel to pass through the strait. (Translated by: Yang Zhaoyan) 1150406
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- Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
- Category: News