Three oil tankers linked to India have resurfaced in Gulf of Oman,amid rising maritime traffic reports in Strait of Hormuz . The vessels — Desh Vibhor, Desh Vaibhav, Sanmar Herald — were spotted Sunday after trying to navigate strait late Friday. Their return stirs conflicting narratives about transit safety in this critical waterway.
Saturday,Iran announced Strait of Hormuz closure, citing ceasefire violations due to ongoing Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon. This raised security concerns for maritime routes. But U.S. Central Command countered,reporting 55 merchant ships crossing strait, moving nearly 17 million barrels of oil to global markets.
Ownership,management details for Desh Vibhor and Desh Vaibhav appear on Equasis database . But inquiries to their management went unanswered outside regular hours. Same with Sanmar Shipping Ltd.,operator of Sanmar Herald — no response.
As regional tensions persist,movements of these tankers underscore complexities of navigating one of world's most vital shipping lanes…
