Loaded LNG Tanker 'Mubaraz' Successfully Transits Strait of Hormuz Amid Conflict
The ADNOC-operated vessel Mubaraz has become the first loaded LNG carrier to navigate the Strait of Hormuz since the start of regional hostilities, offering a sign of hope for global energy markets.
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- 📰 Published: April 28, 2026 at 20:20
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In a significant development for global energy security, the LNG tanker 'Mubaraz,' operated by ADNOC Logistics & Services, successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz in late April 2026. The vessel, which has a capacity of 136,357 cubic meters, is the first fully loaded LNG carrier to exit the Persian Gulf since a major regional conflict effectively closed the strategic waterway on February 28, 2026. The Mubaraz loaded approximately 133,000 cubic meters of LNG at Das Island in the UAE in early March but had remained idling within the Gulf as tensions escalated. Tracking data revealed that the ship disabled its AIS (Automatic Identification System) transponder during the passage to avoid detection and possible targeting. It reappeared in tracking systems off the coast of India on April 27 and is now heading to its final destination in Tianjin, China. Market analysts from Kpler and ICIS suggest this successful transit could indicate a stabilizing shipping corridor, potentially easing the supply concerns that have sent global gas prices soaring in recent months.