Two tankers operated by Nordic American Tankers have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, according to company chief executive Herbjørn Hansson.
The confirmation comes as global markets monitor the strategic chokepoint following Iran's recent declaration that it had closed the waterway to shipping.
Hansson's statement provides a concrete data point on the actual flow of commercial traffic, which had plummeted to just five vessels on Sunday amid the geopolitical standoff.
While Tehran's closure threat sparked immediate supply fears, the movement of these specific tankers suggests that some commercial operators are proceeding with transit, albeit under heightened risk conditions.
The development adds nuance to the broader narrative of disruption.
Earlier reports indicated that commercial vessel traffic had fallen sharply, but the presence of Nordic American Tankers' ships implies that the closure may not be absolute or that certain vessels are negotiating passage.