Sohar-Lng

The Japanese linked 'Sohar LNG' has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, enroute to Muscat, marking the first such passage by a Japan-affiliated vessel since the waterway was effectively shut by conflict in the region, its operator said on April 3, 2026. The LNG tanker, co-owned by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, completed the crossing with all crew safe. The voyage represents a significant development after weeks of near-total disruption in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. The Strait of Hormuz typically handles about 20 % of global oil and LNG flows, but traffic collapsed following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February and Tehran’s subsequent moves to restrict shipping.  No loaded LNG tankers were recorded passing through the strait during March. The 'Sohar LNG' had sailed from Mundra on Feb 22.