IranStrait of Hormuz
First crude tanker transits Hormuz post-blockade
Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 15:28 UTC · 2 sources
The Malta-flagged VLCC Agios Fanourios I has become the first crude oil tanker to sail west through the Strait of Hormuz since the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports was imposed. The vessel made its second attempt after remaining anchored in the Gulf of Oman for nearly two days. This transit marks a significant test of the blockade's enforcement and the willingness of commercial shipping to navigate the strategic waterway under current tensions.
Updates
11h agoFrente Militar y Geopolítico
The message adds that this was the tanker's second attempt after anchoring in the Gulf of Oman for nearly two days.
Key Details
Vessel: VLCC Agios Fanourios (Malta-flagged)
Cargo: Crude oil
Direction: Westbound transit
Cycle: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 15:28 UTC · First reported: 12h ago