Gas carriers, chemical tankers among vessel convoy crossing Hormuz

Gas carriers, chemical tankers among vessel convoy crossing Hormuz A convoy of tankers was seen departing the Gulf and transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to vessel-tracking data. The group included four liquefied petro

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Gas carriers, chemical tankers among vessel convoy crossing Hormuz

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18 April 2026 07:51 BST

A convoy of tankers was seen departing the Gulf and transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to vessel-tracking data.

The group included four liquefied petroleum gas carriers along with several oil product and chemical tankers, data from MarineTraffic showed.

Additional tankers were reported to be following from the Arabian Gulf area, as movement of commercial vessels continued through the key shipping route. 

Greek-flagged crude oil tanker

Greek-flagged crude oil tanker "Asahi Princess" off the coast of the Syrian Baniyas port refinery, along the Mediterranean Sea on 15 April 2026. AFP

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