- Iran blacklists 45 tankers for violating Strait of Hormuz crossing rules
- Vessels involved in ship-to-ship transfers with blacklisted tankers may face action
- Blacklisted ships include crude carriers, LNG, LPG tankers, and clean product vessels
Iran has blacklisted 45 tankers accused of violating its rules for crossing the Strait of Hormuz and warned that vessels involved in ship-to-ship transfers with them could also face action, escalating tensions over the key oil route.
The warning was issued by the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, a new body established by Iran to oversee the strategic waterway. Reuters citing the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, the blacklisted vessels could face fines, detention and confiscation of their cargoes.
The restricted list includes very large crude carriers, liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas tankers, as well as vessels carrying clean petroleum products.
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Among the vessels named are ships owned by UAE-based ADNOC Logistics and Shipping (ADNOC L&S), its subsidiary Navig8 Tankers, and Saudi Arabia's national shipping company Bahri. Ships linked to Klaveness Ship Management, Stolt Tankers and South Korea's Sinokor are also on the list.
Iran did not specify in its post which rules the vessels had breached. Tehran has previously said shipowners must obtain clearance to transit the Strait of Hormuz and pay for security and other services.
The authority also warned that any vessel involved in a ship-to-ship transfer with one of the blacklisted tankers could subsequently be added to the list.
The escalation comes days after the US threatened Iran with the toughest sanctions in history. Iran has warned that any response to new US threats would be devastating.
US-coordinated efforts to move tankers through the strait and transfer cargoes to supertankers waiting outside the waterway have helped restore part of those export flows.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on X on Friday that the 7-day average of oil leaving the Strait is over 8 million barrels a day. Make no mistake, thanks to the U.S. Navy, oil is flowing through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran said owners of vessels on its non-compliance list can seek removal by submitting a request with relevant explanations to its maritime authorities.
Reuters reported that the list comprises 45 vessels, including tankers such as Kiku, Mubaraz, Minoan Pioneer, Hafeet, Al Rekayyat, Wedyan, Cyprus Prosperity, Al Rawdah, Rasheeda, Lebrethah, Lila Vadinar, Maha Roos, Gfs Galaxy, Al Bahyah, Mombasa B, Stolt Magnesium, Al Watan, Navig8 Messi, Singapore Prosperity, Disha, Gaslog Shanghai, Lubna, Hazi 1, Ryujin, Anna Barbara, Sunbird Arrow, Minoan Dignity, Maria, Kavomaleas, Mardan, Sweden Prosperity, Jarnain, Kaifan, Nissos Kea, Rotterdam Energy, Al Hamra, Umm Al Ashtan, Marigold Lng, Banastar, Navara, Nissos Heraclea, Blue Star 1, Ashley, Mraweh and Al Lulu.
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