The Danish-flagged oil products tanker Torm Innovation will navigate the Suez Canal on its voyage to Asia, owner Torm confirmed on Friday.
The decision to bypass the southern Red Sea follows renewed threats from Houthi militants against shipping in the region, with the company citing crew safety as the primary driver for the reroute.
This operational shift adds to a growing list of disruptions in the corridor.
Earlier this week, two oil tankers loaded with Saudi crude destined for China and India executed U-turns in the Red Sea, opting for the longer Suez route rather than navigating the Yemeni coast.
Asian refiners have increasingly sought to ship crude from Saudi Arabia's Red Sea ports through the Suez Canal and around Africa in response to Houthi warnings.
The rerouting of vessels contributes to persistent supply chain friction, even as broader geopolitical tensions fluctuate.