Tanker Count on Both Sides of Hormuz Exceeds 700 as Strait Tensions Reignite

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The tanker fleet in the Arabian Gulf has surged to 728 vessels following renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, with crude tankers accounting for nearly a quarter of this number. VLCCs dominate the crude tanker segment, representing 68.7% of crude tanker activity in the region, highlighting escalating regional maritime tensions.

AXSMarine’s live fleet tracker recorded 728 tankers in the Arabian Gulf following the renewed escalation around the Strait of Hormuz. Crude tankers accounted for 179 vessels (24.6%) of the total tanker fleet present. Within the crude segment, VLCCs remained the dominant class with 123 vessels, representing 68.7% of crude tanker activity in the region, compared ...