Basrah Energy and Kiara M Cross Hormuz with AIS Off
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- Basrah Energy loaded 2 million barrels of Upper Zakum crude at ADNOC’s Zirku terminal on May 1, then exited the Strait of Hormuz on May 6 with its AIS transponder disabled.
- Basrah Energy off‑loaded the cargo at Fujairah Oil Tanker Terminals on May 8.
- Kiara M (San Marino‑flagged) left the Gulf on Sunday with its transponder off, carrying 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude.
- Kpler shipping data shows a rising trend of supertankers turning off AIS to avoid Iranian attacks in the Hormuz corridor.
- Pakistan is in talks with Iran to discuss expanding Qatar LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Why it matters: Oil exporters keep about 4 million barrels moving, preserving supply flow despite Iranian threats, while LNG traders monitor Pakistan‑Iran talks for new Hormuz routes in the region.
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