Iran-Linked Tankers U-Turn and Zig-Zag as US Enforces Blockade

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Or sign-in if you have an account.The Glendale (in blue) U-turned in the Gulf of Oman, while Danuta I zig-zagged in the Arabian Sea. via Bloomberg(Bloomberg) — Two US-sanctioned tankers carrying cooking fuel are U-turning and zig-zagging in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea, part of a flotilla of vessels laden with Iranian energy exports that are facing an aggressive US blockade of the country’s shipping.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountThe unusual movements come as the US enforces its new action against Iranian shipping that began on Tuesday. Since then, American forces have redirected three merchant ships, boarded a vessel for verification purposes, and disabled a tanker that failed to comply with instructions, US Central Command said in a social-media post late on Thursday.The locations of the disabled tanker, which was hit by US missiles deep in the Persian Gulf near Iran’s oil export terminal of Kharg Island, and the ship that was boarded, in the Gulf of Oman, point to a wider area of operations for the renewed blockade compared to the previous one.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe liquefied petroleum gas carrier Glendale was in the Gulf of Oman and heading toward the Arabian Sea when it made a U-turn late Thursday, and it’s now idling off the coast of Oman, according to ship-tracking data. Danuta I had barely made it into the Arabian Sea when it made a couple of sharp changes in direction, and it’s now traveling at a slow speed that’s not in the direction of its stated destination of Sri Lanka.A third US-sanctioned LPG vessel, the very large gas carrier Celeste, was observed sailing into the Arabian Sea, and indicating China as its destination.Some 91 Iran-linked oil, LPG and petrochemical tankers have been spotted in satellite images in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman over the last seven days, according to figures from nonprofit organization United Against Nuclear Iran. The energy and shipping markets are keenly following the movements of the flotilla to understand how tightly the US military is running its blockade.Observable shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz remained subdued early on Friday. Only four Iran-linked vessels crossed in either direction with their transponders the previous day, although one small oil tanker that had made an eastbound transit to leave the Persian Gulf then turned around again to return to the inland sea.Glendale’s owner is listed as Ecoseas Maritime Ltd., which shares an India-based address with its manager, Bluveera Shipping OPC Pvt Ltd., on the Equasis database. A call made to Ecoseas’s Bulgarian telephone number didn’t get through, while Bluveera has no email or contact number listed. Similarly, no emails or phone numbers were listed for Danuta I’s owner and manager, Panama-based Ithaki Maritime and Trading SA. Celeste’s owner, Aerilyn Shipping Inc., also based in Panama, didn’t list any email or phone number.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.