The Japan-linked ships include six very ⁠large crude carriers loaded with 12 million barrels ​of Middle Eastern crude, two chemical tankers, a vehicle ​carrier and a container ship, the data showed.

The tankers are carrying crudes from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar ​that were loaded in late February to early ​March.

Most of the vessels are managed by Japanese shipper Mitsui ‌O.S.K. ⁠Lines, which had said it would prioritise the safety of its seafarers, cargo and vessels when traversing the strait.

Mitsui OSK declined to comment.

Separately, South Korean ​refiner S-Oil ​said on ⁠Monday that the VLCC Long Wind carrying oil for its refinery exited the strait ​on Saturday.

The vessel, loaded with 2 ​million barrels of Saudi crude in early March, is expected to arrive at Onsan, South Korea, on July 26, ⁠LSEG ​data showed.