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QatarEnergy liquefied natural gas tanker traffic through Hormuz picks up
More QatarEnergy-linked laden and ballast liquefied natural gas vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz over the past week, Reuters reported on September 28, citing shipping data after no visible crossings were recorded in August.
How we got here
- Qatar-linked Al Samriya and Seapeak-managed Al Daayen appeared outside the Strait, with Al Daayen carrying cargo for Caofeidian, China. Arab News
- Shandong Redwood crossed the Strait, while Al Shamal was last seen inside it. Arab News
- Qatar-linked Al Mafyar reappeared in ballast in the Strait after being seen outside earlier. 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 increased, and an article received an 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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