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Oil Tankers Go Dark on Strait of Hormuz as US Iran tensions spark new shipping fears
International
Published on 11 May 2026
Tracking systems shut off to slip through risk zone
Crude oil supertankers have reportedly disabled tracking systems while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint amid intensifying US-Iran tensions. At least three Very Large Crude Carriers navigated “dark,” transporting Iraqi and UAE oil to reduce the risk of detection during potential threats. The move highlights how shipping security is tightening while trade continues.
- Super tankers reportedly switched off tracking systems near Hormuz
- At least three VLCCs transited the chokepoint in “dark” mode
- Cargoes included Iraqi and UAE crude oil
- Rising US Iran tensions are reshaping maritime risk tactics
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