Indonesia’s state-owned energy giant Pertamina has confirmed that two of its very large crude carriers (VLCCs) have safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
The vessels, the Gamsunoro and the Pertamina Pride, completed their transit after facing prolonged operational delays that stretched over several months due to heightened geopolitical tensions in the region.
The successful passage marks a tangible easing of shipping risks in one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints.
Crew members on the Pertamina Pride described the transit as tense but ultimately successful, highlighting the persistent operational challenges faced by commercial shipping in the corridor.
The movement of these large tankers suggests that the immediate threat to commercial transit has receded, allowing for the resumption of normal flow for major carriers.
This development follows reports that the United States, Iran, and Oman were nearing an interim deal to reopen the strait, a diplomatic breakthrough that had been anticipated by markets.