An Iraqi crude oil tanker cleared the Strait of Hormuz after Iran lifted restrictions, with Petronas chartering the vessel for delivery to Malaysia.
An oil tanker carrying Iraqi crude passed through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran exempted Iraq from restrictions, reported Reuters.
The Ocean Thunder loaded about one million barrels of Basrah Heavy crude on March 2 and is expected to discharge in Malaysia's Pengerang in mid-April, according to Kpler data.
The vessel was chartered by Petco, a unit of Malaysian state energy firm Petronas, and is among seven Malaysia-linked ships cleared by Iran to transit the strait, sources told Reuters.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated last month that Iran would allow Malaysian vessels to pass following talks with Iranian officials. The foreign ministry later confirmed that seven ships linked to Petronas, Vantris Energy, and MISC were awaiting clearance.
Iran had closed the strait in response to US and Israeli airstrikes in late February but later allowed passage for vessels without US or Israeli ties. In recent days, Omani, French, and Japanese-operated ships have also crossed.
Malaysia indicated that its ships could transit without paying tolls, although Iran has signaled it may levy fees on vessels using the waterway.
