First non-Iranian tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz with AIS on
First non-Iranian tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz with AIS on
A 237-meter Aframax tanker carrying Das crude from Abu Dhabi becomes the first non-Iranian vessel to transit the Strait of Hormuz with its AIS signal active, signaling negotiated safe passage.
A 237-meter Aframax tanker named Karachi, carrying Das crude from Abu Dhabi, has become the first non-Iranian cargo vessel to transit the Strait of Hormuz while its AIS signal remains active. The vessel entered Iran's exclusive economic zone at 11:33 UTC and crossed the chokepoint between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman at 14:43 UTC on March 15. The ship was last reported sailing in the Gulf of Oman at about 9.6 knots, continuing its voyage after successfully passing through the strait with AIS on. This development comes as traffic through Hormuz has significantly reduced in recent weeks, following heightened security concerns and regional tensions. Reports indicate more than 20 long-range tankers had exited the Gulf in the weeks preceding this transit.
