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Convoy of tankers is seen leaving Gulf, vessel tracking data shows

By Thomson Reuters Apr 18, 2026 | 1:18 AM

April 18 (Reuters) – A convoy of ​tankers ‌was seen departing the Gulf ‌and ​transiting ⁠the Strait ⁠of Hormuz on Saturday, vessel-tracking data ​showed.

The group ⁠comprised ⁠four liquefied ​petroleum gas ​carriers and several ‌oil product and chemical ⁠tankers, with more tankers following ⁠from the ‌Gulf, ⁠according ​to ‌MarineTraffic data.

(Reporting ​by Nerijus ⁠Adomaitis in Oslo; Editing by William ​Mallard)