Tankers go dark to slip through Strait of Hormuz and avoid Iran attacks
🔴 Tension RisingBaird Maritime2026-05-11
Recently, tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz have been turning off their tracking devices to avoid Iranian attacks. Two VLCC tankers were transporting Iraqi crude, while another was carrying Abu Dhabi crude. This trend reflects an effort to export stranded oil due to the Middle East conflict.