A crude oil tanker carrying supplies for Pakistan has successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz despite rising regional tensions, according to a report by Bloomberg. Quoting ship-tracking data, the report stated that the vessel Karachi, operated by the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC), completed its passage through the narrow waterway on Sunday.
The Pakistan-flagged Aframax tanker was observed early Monday near the port city of Sohar, after making its way through the region. According to the data, the tanker—constructed in 2022—sailed close to Larak Island before continuing along Iran’s coastline and exiting the strait later that evening.
Meanwhile, two bulk carriers followed a similar route on Monday morning, keeping their transponders active to signal their movement through the strategic chokepoint, even as many vessels in the region opt to switch off tracking systems for security reasons.