Supertanker with Iraqi oil heads for Vietnam after hold-up in US blockade

Updated 18 May, 2026 09:39am 1 min read
A drone view shows the Malta-flagged tanker Agios Fanourios I. -- Reuters
A drone view shows the Malta-flagged tanker Agios Fanourios I. -- Reuters

Supertanker Agios Fanourios I is heading for Vietnam ​to discharge its Iraqi crude ‌oil cargo after it was held by the US navy ​for five days in ​the Gulf of Oman, shipping ⁠data on LSEG showed.

The ​Maltese-flagged Very Large Crude Carrier ​sailed out of the Strait of Hormuz on May 10 and was ​sailing in the Gulf ​of Oman before making a U-turn ‌on ⁠May 11.

It resumed its journey toward Vietnam on May 16 and is expected ​to arrive ​at ⁠the Nghi Son refinery on May 30, ​LSEG data showed.

The US ​military’s ⁠Central Command said last week that the vessel was redirected ⁠as ​part of ongoing ​enforcement of the blockade against Iran.

For the latest news, follow us on Twitter @Aaj_Urdu. We are also on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.