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Japanese Oil Tanker Rarely Succeeds in Crossing Strait of Hormuz, Proceeds After Coordination with Iran

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Published Apr 28, 2026 11:26 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 8:26 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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A Japanese-flagged oil tanker, owned by Idemitsu Kosan, successfully passed through the highly sensitive Strait of Hormuz after coordinating with Iran.
This rare achievement in a challenging waterway is reported to signify the cautious confidence of Japanese shipowners amid regional security risks.

A Japanese-flagged oil tanker, owned by Idemitsu Kosan, successfully passed through the highly sensitive Strait of Hormuz after coordinating with Iran. This rare achievement in a challenging waterway is reported to signify the cautious confidence of Japanese shipowners amid regional security risks.

PRIMARY SOURCE CNA (Central News Agency) View source Distributor: CNA (Central News Agency)
Published: Apr 28, 2026

Major News on US-Iran War

(Central News Agency, Tehran 28th, Comprehensive Foreign Report) According to CNN, maritime tracking data shows that a Japanese-flagged oil tanker recently passed through the Strait of Hormuz, becoming one of the few vessels to successfully navigate this challenging waterway recently.

Shipping tracking website MarineTraffic posted on social platform X, stating that a Japanese Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) carrying 2 million barrels of crude oil "successfully crossed" the Strait of Hormuz earlier today.

MarineTraffic quoted commodity analytics firm Kpler, stating: "Japanese shipowners have always maintained a high degree of caution regarding regional security risks, and this voyage is a significant signal demonstrating their prudent confidence."

Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported that the owner of this oil tanker is Idemitsu Kosan, an oil company headquartered in Tokyo, and the vessel crossed the Strait of Hormuz "after coordination with Iran."

It is reported that the oil tanker departed from the Saudi Arabian city of Ras Tanura port on April 17. (Compiled by Chen Cheng-chien) 1150428

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Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
Category: Taiwan
Organizations: CNN / MarineTraffic / Kpler

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A Japanese-flagged oil tanker, owned by Idemitsu Kosan, successfully passed through the highly sensitive Strait of Hormuz after coordinating with Iran. This rare achievement in a challenging waterway is reported to signify the cautious confidence of Japanese shipowners amid regional security risks.

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