tanker
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Greek tanker companies have also done shuttle runs in recent months, as has Navig8, which is controlled by Adnoc.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
It follows renewed strikes between the US and Iran, which triggered a sharp rise in oil prices as tanker traffic through the Strait has virtually stalled.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Washington has authorized the arrival of only one Russian tanker -- carrying 100,000 tons of crude -- which came in March.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
The week before the captain of the Aquatravesia oil tanker arrived in Southern California must have been stressful.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
A mile or so out to sea, a huge tanker is steaming north.
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
At least five oil tankers inside or heading toward the Red Sea have reversed course, according to maritime intelligence company Windward.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Iran's Revolutionary Guards had earlier said that two oil tankers trying to transit the strait "exploded and were brought to a halt", according to a statement reported by Tasnim news agency.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
Bulgaria said Monday that the U.S. had requested permission to deploy up to eight aerial refueling tankers in the country to support American operations in the Middle East.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
There were also Iranian state media reports that two oil tankers had exploded as the vessels tried to cross the strait.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Although the trade wind was blowing, the smell of gas and oil lay heavy over the Schottegat Other empty tankers were there, high out of the water, awaiting orders to sail once they had cargoes.
From "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor
