Tanker struck by projectile, LNG transits grind to a halt
An oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was hit by an unknown projectile, forcing the crew to abandon ship, according to United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO). No LNG carriers or very large very large crude carriers (VLCCs) were seen passing through the strait this week so far, as shipowners take precautions.
Fayard shipyard urged to stop servicing Russia’s Arc7 LNG tankers
Danish shipyard Fayard and CEO Thomas Andersen has been urged to halt all repair and maintenance work on Russia’s ice-class Arc7 LNG carriers, as servicing carried out in 2026 risks extending the vessels’ operational lifespan beyond the EU’s sanctions deadline.
LNG tankers retreat from Hormuz after vessel attacks
Five crude oil and LNG tankers have turned back from attempts to transit the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the area. As tit-for-tat attacks between the US and Iran continue, maritime authorities raised the risk of transiting Hormuz to “severe.”
Four LNG cargoes transit Hormuz, more to follow
At least four LNG tankers have transited through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, setting sail to Pakistan, India and China, after being held back for almost three months.
ADNOC LNG cargo exits Hormuz bound for India
An LNG tanker loaded at ADNOC’s Das Island terminal has exited the Strait of Hormuz and is now on route to India. The most likely buyer is Indian Oil Corp, the counterparty to ADNOC’s latest long-term supply agreement.
Shipping – biggest obstacle to resume Qatari LNG flows
QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi has identified shipping logistics as the biggest hindrance to resuming LNG exports from Ras Laffan once the Strait of Hormuz reopens, underlining tight tanker availability and routing constraints may impact the recovery of one of the world’s largest LNG export terminals.
First Qatari LNG tanker transits Hormuz for Pakistan
The Al Kharaitiyat LNG carrier, loaded at Qatar’s Ras Laffan terminal in early May, has left the Strait of Hormuz and is now en route to Pakistan, according to ship tracking data. Analysts reckon more cargoes may be able to get out.
Six China-linked vessels transit Strait of Hormuz, no LNG tankers
Chinese-linked ships have been using their identity to transit the Strait of Hormuz on March 1-8, Lloyd’s List Intelligence data shows. None of the six vessels were oil or LNG tankers.
China urges Iran to ensure safe passage for Qatari LNG carriers
The Chinese government is urging Iran to ensure safe passage for Qatari LNG carriers and crude oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as Beijing relies heavily on these imports. Shipments have dropped from an average 20 to 24 LNG tankers per day at the beginning of 2026 down to zero.
Russia’s first Arc7 carrier completes maiden cargo delivery
Sovcomflot's newly built Arc7 ice-class LNG carrier Alexey Kosygin has completed its first commercial voyage, delivering an LNG cargo from Novatek’s Arctic LNG 2 terminal to a floating storage unit (FSU) off Murmansk.
