Ships Continue Through Strait of Hormuz Despite Reversals

(MENAFN) Maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz continued over the past 24 hours as of 0900 GMT, though shipping patterns suggested that some vessels may have reversed course before reaching what has been described as a US blockade line, according to shipping data compiled by reports.

The data indicated at least 11 tracked transits during the period, split between ships moving west-to-east into the Gulf and those heading east-to-west out of it.

One vessel, Rich Starry, appeared in both directional flows, raising the possibility that it changed course during the reporting window. The ship has been identified in recent coverage as a sanctioned tanker.

West-to-east traffic included vessels such as Viyana, Rich Starry, Nobler, Seachampion, and Sadra1.

East-to-west movements included Zaynar 2, RHN (also listed in vessel records as Hong Lu), Rich Starry, Agios Fanourios I, G Summer, and Rosalina, according to the tracking data.

The overall composition of vessels suggested continued multi-category maritime activity across the strait, rather than traffic limited solely to crude oil transport.

Shipping classifications showed that RHN (Hong Lu) and Agios Fanourios I are VLCC crude carriers, while G Summer operates as an LPG carrier. Rosalina and Seachampion were identified as bulk carriers, and Nobler and Rich Starry as chemical or oil tankers. Zaynar 2 was listed as a container vessel, Sadra1 as a landing craft, and Viyana as a tug.

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