Oil tankers are resorting to expensive ship-to-ship transfers in the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz to bypass potential disruptions, maintaining export flows despite regional tensions. The practice, which involves transferring crude between vessels at sea, highlights ongoing concerns over shipping safety in a key global oil transit route. Analysts note the added costs and logistical challenges as a sign of heightened risks in the area. The move underscores the delicate balance between supply stability and security threats in one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints.
Oil Exports Continue as Tankers Use Costly Ship to Ship Transfers Near Hormuz Межа. Новини України.
