Fleet of 56 tankers shipping oil through Hormuz 'covertly', tracking firm says
Fleet of 56 tankers shipping oil through Hormuz 'covertly', tracking firm says A fleet of at least 56 is currently conducting "covert ship-to-ship transfer" of oil from Gulf countries, according to TankerTrackers.com, which tracks oil shipments. The firm said the fleet of "visually identified tankers is currently operating in digital darkness to support oil exports from Arab nations neighbouring…
A fleet of at least 56 tankers is currently covertly transferring oil between Gulf countries, according to TankerTrackers.com, a firm that tracks oil shipments. The visually identified tankers are operating in digital darkness, supporting oil exports from neighboring Arab nations of Iran. The vessels are transiting the Strait of Hormuz to conduct ship-to-ship (STS) transfers in the Gulf of Oman, the firm said.
This covert activity aims to ensure that oil exports from the region continue smoothly, allowing consumers to maintain their summer holiday plans and other daily activities.
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