Alarm in the Strait of Hormuz after US strikes on Iran! Giant tankers change course

Following the airstrikes carried out by the US against Iran, concerns over potential retaliation that could impact commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are rising. This situation has caused two supertankers, the Coswisdom Lake and the South Loyalty, which have a capacity to carry approximately 2 million barrels of crude oil, to change their routes.

According to Bloomberg's vessel tracking data, both tankers suddenly changed direction after entering the strait on Sunday, moving south away from the entrance of the Persian Gulf. This development is being evaluated as one of the first signs that oil tankers are altering their routes following the US strikes.

The rising tension in the Middle East is being closely monitored by oil tanker owners and investors. This situation creates uncertainty regarding how vessel traffic and oil flows will be affected.

The Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs also issued a warning early Sunday, advising ships planning to transit the Strait of Hormuz to re-evaluate their movements and wait in safe ports.

News Source: 12punto