Vietnam-Bound Supertanker Halted by US Navy Resumes Journey (1)

A Vietnam-bound supertanker carrying 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude, which was halted by US forces days ago after crossing the Strait of Hormuz, has resumed its journey.

The Agios Fanourios I got clearance from US authorities to continue, according to its Athens-based manager Eastern Mediterranean Maritime. By early Sunday, the fully laden very large crude carrier had sailed past the boundary line where the US is enforcing its blockade of Iranian shipping.

US Central command in Florida didn’t answer a phone call or immediately respond to an emailed request for comment.

Agios Fanourios I resumed its voyage after idling in the Gulf of Oman.

Source: Bloomberg

The VLCC sailed out from the Persian ...