CS Anthem chemical tanker becomes second US-flagged vessel to exit Strait of Hormuz

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The CS Anthem, a U.S.-flagged chemical tanker, recently exited the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant movement under U.S. military protection. This incident follows the exit of another U.S.-flagged vessel, signaling ongoing maritime operations in a critical region.

By Timothy Gardner and Jonathan Saul BOSTON, May 5 (Reuters) - The CS Anthem chemical tanker exited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, its operator said on Tuesday, becoming the second commercial U.S.-flagged vessel known to do so while accompanied by U.S. military assets. Maersk said on Monday that the Alliance Fairfax, a U.S.-flagged vehicle carrier operated by its Farrell Lines subsidiary, had exited the Gulf via the Strait.