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Data shows that two more crude oil tanks have left the Strait of Hormuz without their trackers on.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 10, 2026

Kpler data shows that two more tankers, both laden with crude, left the Strait of Hormuz in the last week, with their trackers turned off to avoid an 'Iranian attack. This trend is increasing to maintain Middle East oil exports. Data released…

Venezuelan oil exports reach highest level since 2018 with increased sales to US and India

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 1, 2026

Venezuela's oil exports grew 14% in April to 1,23 million barrels per day, the highest level in over seven years. This was fueled by increased sales to India, Europe and the United States. Shipping data and documents provided by state-owned PDVSA were released on Friday.

Data shows that shipping traffic through Hormuz is still low, despite the absence of any US-Iran agreement.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 27, 2026

Shipping data revealed a lull in activity over the last few days. However, the talks between Iran and the United States are still stalled. According to data from Kpler, and a separate satellite analysis by 'data analytics specialists SynMax'…

Peace hopes between the US and Iran fade after Trump cancels talks

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 25, 2026

As a new week dawned, hopes of a diplomatic break in the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran faded. Talks to end the two-month conflict have come to a halt and neither Washington nor Tehran are willing or able soften their positions. The weekend…

Iran refuses to accept US demands that are'maximalists' as Pakistan seeks peace

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 25, 2026

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi made clear Iran's concerns and demands regarding U.S. policy on Saturday, as Pakistan launched a renewed push to put an end to a war which has claimed thousands of lives and shook the global energy markets.

Three vessels struck by gunfire on Strait of Hormuz; crews are safe

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 22, 2026

According to maritime security'sources' and United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), at least three container ships were hit by gunfire on Wednesday in the Strait?of?Hormuz. Iran has placed restrictions on the use of the Strait by ships, initially in retaliation to the U.S.

India expresses "deep concern" over the attack on two Indian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 18, 2026

India announced that it had invited the Iranian envoy to New Delhi, and expressed its "deep concern" about the attack on the two Indian flagged ships which were attempting to 'cross the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier. According to an Indian government source…

Heavy sweet oil is being chased by refiners and marine fuel blenders amid the Iran war disruptions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 21, 2026

Sources in the industry said that marine?fuel suppliers are facing a shortage of high-density low-sulphur crude, also known as heavy sweet oil, to blend because of the competition between refiners. The Iran war has disrupted Middle?East imports.

Indian government source: Indian ship was attacked crossing Strait of Hormuz

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 18, 2026

According to a source in the Indian government, a?vessel flying an Indian flag and carrying crude oil was attacked?on Saturday while attempting?to cross?the Strait?of?Hormuz. Sources confirmed that the vessel was the Sanmar Herald and said the crew aboard the vessel…

Data shows that despite the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a US-sanctioned Chinese oil tanker passed through it.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 14, 2026

Shipping data revealed that a Chinese 'tanker' sanctioned by the United States sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on a Tuesday despite the U.S. blocking the choke point. Data from LSEG MarineTraffic, Kpler and?MarineTraffic showed that the…

Ship tracking data shows that India has received its first Iranian oil shipment in seven years.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 13, 2026

LSEG's ship tracking data shows that two very?large crude carrier ships loaded with iranian oil arrived in Indian ports. Local refiners are using a temporary waiver granted last month by the United States to resume purchasing from Tehran for first time in 7 years.

Document shows that India's HPCL has issued a rare tender to HPCL for a tanker to load Russian LNG.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 13, 2026

A tender document obtained by showed that India's state-run Hindustan Petroleum Corp had?issued an unusual tender to find a liquefied petroleum gas tanker capable of 'immediately loading propane and butane' from Russia's Ust-Luga Port. Document…

Official: UK will convene further talks on Strait of Hormuz Strait next week

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 10, 2026

A British official who was aware of the discussions said that Britain would convene the latest round of talks next week with its allies to discuss a way to open up the Strait of Hormuz for shipping without paying tolls to Iran. The official…

Sources say that India allows Reliance to dock Iranian oil tankers

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 10, 2026

Three industry sources confirmed that India's Shipping Ministry has given special permission to four vessels transporting Iranian oil to berth in the western port of Sikka. Emails seeking comment from the Indian oil ministry, shipping minister and Reliance were not answered.

Sources say that India allows Reliance to dock Iranian oil tankers

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 10, 2026

Three industry sources confirmed that the Indian shipping ministry had 'granted special permission' to four vessels carrying Iranian oil, as requested by Reliance Industries, to berth in the western Indian port of?Sikka. Emails seeking comment from the Indian oil ministry…

Tracking data shows that two more Indian flagged LPG ships have left the Gulf.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 6, 2026

According to data from LSEG and Kpler, two more Indian flagged liquefied 'petroleum gas' tankers have left the Gulf with fuel for a South -Asian nation. The data revealed that a third vessel, Jag Vikram is still west of the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S.

Document shows that Iraq asks oil customers to send loading plans for their tanks after the Hormuz exemption

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 5, 2026

A 'document' reviewed by? showed that Iraqi state oil -marketer SOMO had asked customers to submit their crude oil lifting schedules in a matter of 24 hours. SOMO couldn't be reached outside office hours for a comment. The OPEC member will be…

Data shows two LPG tankers bound for India crossing Strait of Hormuz and out of Gulf

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 28, 2026

According to LSEG 'and Kpler' ship tracking data, two liquefied petrol gas?tankers BW Elm & BW Tyr are currently crossing the Strait of Hormuz on their way to India. Iran announced this week that non-hostile vessels could transit the waterway if coordinated with?Iranian officials.

As ships reroute to the Cape, African bunkering hubs benefit

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 23, 2026

The number of ships diverting around the Cape of Good Hope is increasing, as the Middle East war has reshaped global shipping routes. This boosts the role of Africa as a hub for bunkering. Since late 2023 when Houthi attacks against Red?Sea?shipping?began…

Ship trackers reveal that another tanker carrying Iranian oil has passed through Hormuz.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 10, 2026

Data from ship trackers revealed that a supertanker?with 2 million barrels?of Iranian crude oil onboard?sailed?through?the?Strait of?Hormuz the previous day. This vessel is one of at least five others shipping oil to?Asia?since February 28.
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