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Three Ships Appear to Exit Hormuz by New Oman Coast Route

Prejula Prem, Weilun Soon, Julian Lee, Alex Longley
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Three Omani-flagged tankers—two oil supertankers (Dhalkut, Habrut) and an LNG vessel (Sohar LNG)—navigated the Strait of Hormuz via an unconventional coastal route along Oman’s shoreline, bypassing Iranian waters. The vessels, managed by Oman Ship Management Company, transmitted satellite signals confirming their eastward transit on Thursday, suggesting a strategic shift in maritime navigation through the critical chokepoint. This alternative route avoids the traditional northern path through Iranian-controlled waters, potentially reducing geopolitical tensions and transit risks amid regional instability. The move follows heightened tensions in the Strait, a vital conduit for global oil trade, where Iran has previously seized or harassed vessels in disputed waters. Analysts speculate Oman may be testing a safer passage for commercial shipping, though the long-term viability and Iran’s response remain uncertain.
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Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000War With Iran:A bulk carrier at Muscat Anchorage in Muscat, Oman.Three tankers broadcasting Omani ownership appear to have navigated the Strait of Hormuz by hugging their home country’s coastline, indicating a different route to a northerly path through Iranian waters.Two oil supertankers, the Dhalkut and Habrut, and the liquefied natural gas vessel Sohar LNG headed east into the strait on Thursday, based on the satellite signals they were broadcasting. All three vessels are managed by Oman Ship Management Company, according to the Equasis marine database. The company couldn’t be reached for comment.

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