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Iran to run service pipeline bypassing strait of Hormuz to export oil in 2021: President

Tehran intends to complete in 2021 a strategic project to transport oil bypassing its key energy route — the Strait of Hormuz — due to the instability in the area, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said.Iran is currently constructing a pipeline from …

Dec 17, 2020 / Curious

Japanese shipper MOL issues new safety advisory for Strait of Hormuz transit

Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, one of the country’s largest shipowners, issued a new safety advisory for its vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the key chokepoint for oil and gas ships traversing the Persian Gulf, amid heightened tensions between …

Jan 7, 2020 / Curious

Frontline Provides Further Update Regarding Front Altair

Frontline Ltd. (Frontline) (NYSE: FRO) yesterday provided a further update on the LR2 tanker Front Altair. As previously reported, on June 13, an explosion occurred on the Front Altair shortly after the vessel had passed through the Strait of Hormuz …

Jun 19, 2019 / Accidents

Frontline: Update Regarding Front Altair

Frontline Ltd. (Frontline) (NYSE: FRO) yesterday provided an update on the LR2 tanker Front Altair.On the morning of June 13, at approximately 0500 hrs gmt, an explosion occurred on the Front Altair shortly after the vessel had passed through the …

Jun 15, 2019 / Accidents

US releases video it claims shows Iran removing mine from tanker

US claims the video shows Iran's Revolutionary Guard removing an unexploded mine from oil tanker hit in Gulf of Oman.The United States has released a video which it claims shows Iran's Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) removing an unexploded mine from one …

Jun 14, 2019 / Accidents