2nd Japan-Linked Ship Crosses Strait of Hormuz Amid Blockade

A second Japan-linked ship has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz. The Indian-flagged LPG tanker, Green Sanvi, is heading to India after leaving the Persian Gulf. Mitsui O.S.K., the Japanese company that owns the ship, confirms that the crew and cargo are safe. They emphasize safety is their top priority. This tanker is among 45 vessels that were previously stranded due to Iran's blockade of this crucial oil transit route. Just days ago, another ship linked to Mitsui O.S.K. passed through the strait. Experts suggest the successful passage may relate to the ship's flag and cargo, rather than its ownership. Currently, 43 Japan-related ships, including 12 crude oil tankers, remain stuck in the Persian Gulf. Recently, four members of the 24 Japanese crew on these stranded vessels have returned home. Here's the thing: the ongoing situation affects global energy supplies and shipping routes, which could impact prices and availability for consumers.