Japanese Company's LPG Tanker Passes Through Strait of Hormuz, Heading to India
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A Japanese-owned LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) tanker has been confirmed to have passed through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran had virtually blockaded, and is now heading to India. The closure of this strait had caused a global fuel shortage and a surge in energy prices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Which vessel was the first Japan-related vessel to pass through the Strait of Hormuz?
- A: The liquefied natural gas tanker named SOHAR LNG was the first Japan-related vessel to traverse the strait.
- Q: Why did Iran virtually close the Strait of Hormuz waterway?
- A: Iran closed the waterway in response to attacks launched by the United States and Israel on February 28.
- Q: What was the safety status of the LPG tanker Green Asha's crew and cargo?
- A: According to a Mitsui O.S.K. Lines spokesperson, both the crew and cargo of the vessel are safe.
- Q: Which other LPG tanker owned by a Mitsui O.S.K. Lines subsidiary passed the strait safely?
- A: The LPG tanker named Green Sanvi safely traversed the strait, as stated by the Indian government on the 4th.
- Q: What consequences did the closure of the Strait of Hormuz cause globally?
- A: The closure led to a global fuel shortage and soaring energy prices across the world.