Greek shipowners send oil tankers again through the Strait of Hormuz

A Greek shipowner sent an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz again, showing that it is still willing to use the route while most shipping companies continue to avoid this crucial trade corridor due to the war with Iran.

According to vessel tracking and port information compiled by agencies, the “Marathi” tanker, which is 900 feet long and loaded with about 1 million barrels of Saudi crude oil, appeared on Thursday near Sikka, a petroleum port in India.

The “Marathi” tanker reappeared in waters near India on March 26, 2026. Its previous appearance had been observed on March 11 in the Persian Gulf.

That means the vessel has passed through the Strait of Hormuz. Since the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran, this route has been effectively shut for commercial shipping.

The “Marathi” voyage indicates that at least three ships under Athens-based Dynacom Tankers Management Ltd. have already passed through the strait. The vessel cut its signals when transiting this world’s most important seaborne oil passage.

Iran has made its position clear this week: it bans ships from “hostile” countries from transiting the strait, but tracking data shows that overall maritime traffic is still nearly at a standstill.

Traders are closely watching developments in the Strait of Hormuz because the route, in effect, has been closed, blocking Middle East oil exports, filling up storage facilities, and forcing oil-producing countries in the region to cut production.

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