What Crew Members Say About Shenlong

The oil tanker 'Shenlong', which is transporting a significant load of one million barrels of Saudi crude, recently made headlines as it traversed the strategic Strait of Hormuz with its Automatic Identification System (AIS) turned off. This maneuver occurred on March 4, 2026, marking it as one of the first major tankers to exit the Persian Gulf after a significant drop in maritime traffic through this critical chokepoint. The vessel, operated by Dynacom Tankers Management Ltd. based in Greece, loaded its cargo at Ras Tanura port on March 1, 2026, and set sail on March 3. While navigating the waters of the Persian Gulf, 'Shenlong' disabled its AIS, a move typically associated with discretion in high-risk transit areas. It resumed signaling once it approached the Indian coastline on March 8, near the Strait of Hormuz. On March 11, 2026, the tanker successfully arrived in Mumbai, carrying a substantial 135,335 metric tonnes of crude oil. This transit represents not only a vital delivery for oil markets but also illustrates the ongoing complexities of maritime navigation in one of the world's busiest shipping lanes. For more details, you can view the full report with images here: https://www.newsonair.gov.in/oil-tanker-carrying-crude-oil-reaches-mumbai-after-transiting-strait-of-hormuz/