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Iran revives a ghost ship Nasha to store crude as exports choke
International
Published on 27 April 2026
Idled for decades, it’s now packed with oil
Iran has restarted the age-old oil tanker Nasha, pulling the vessel from retirement to ease a looming storage crunch. Kharg Island—its main crude hub—is nearing capacity, but exports have stalled under US sanctions and a naval blockade. With few alternatives, Tehran is turning to sea-based storage to hold excess crude at least for now.
- Iran is reviving the idle tanker Nasha to store crude at sea
- Kharg Island is nearing full capacity with about 30 million barrels
- US sanctions and naval blockade are limiting crude exports
- Sea storage is being used as a stopgap solution
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