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Three Chinese ships, including two COSCO container vessels, successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after coordination with relevant parties, marking the first container vessels to exit the Persian Gulf since the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began on February 28, according to China's foreign ministry and ship-tracking data.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning confirmed the passage and called for peace in the Gulf Region, which is a critical route for global trade and energy supplies. Ship-tracking data from Kpler's MarineTraffic platform confirmed two COSCO vessels exited the strait at elevated speed.
Additionally, a Greek-operated tanker, Dynacom's Maltese-flagged Marathi, carrying Saudi crude, also exited the Gulf recently, as reported by LSEG ship-tracking data, marking the third such Dynacom vessel since the conflict started. Two Indian-flagged LPG tankers also crossed the strait.
The conflict has effectively halted energy exports from Saudi Arabia and Qatar, stranding hundreds of vessels and 20,000 seafarers inside the Gulf, with Iran launching attacks and threatening more. Dynacom is among the few shipowners willing to risk the voyage, with some vessels employing tactics like switching off AIS transponders and sailing at night to mitigate risks from potential floating mines, missiles, and drones.
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