Oil and Metals
Qatar-linked gas tankers resume Strait of Hormuz transits
More QatarEnergy-linked liquefied natural gas vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz in the week before September 28, Reuters reported, following a month of zero visible crossings.
How we got here
- Al Samriya and Al Daayen appeared outside the Strait, with Al Daayen carrying cargo bound for Caofeidian, China. Arab News
- Shandong Redwood crossed the Strait, while Al Shamal was last seen inside it. Arab News
- Al Mafyar reappeared in the Strait in ballast after previously being seen outside. Arab News
- Mesaimeer reappeared off Oman, and Shandong Redwood delivered its cargo to Pakistan. Arab News
- Al Ghashamiya delivered its Ras Laffan cargo to Dahej, India. Arab News
- GasLog Skagen appeared off Sri Lanka carrying a Ras Laffan cargo. Arab News
- QatarEnergy-linked LNG transits picked up, and an article received a 12:43 update. Arab News
What's likely next
- No specific future transit, negotiation or other follow-up step was scheduled in the cited September 28 reporting.
- Strait of Hormuz traffic peakVery unlikely16%
- Strait of Hormuz traffic peakVery unlikely16%
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The coverage
- Arab News | Qatar-linked LNG traffic through Hormuz strait picks up despite conflictArab News · Sep 28
- Hormuz traffic nears prewar levels as Iran war simmersWashingtontimes · Sep 29
- Hormuz blacklist expands as Iran warns charterers over complianceSeatrade Maritime News · Sep 28
- Microsoft Word - Update 100 JMIC Advisory Note 27 September -FINALUKMTO
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