Greek LNG Ship Clears Hormuz After Maritime Incident Raises Safety Concerns

A Greek-owned liquefied natural gas carrier, Gas Log Shanghai, safely navigated through the Strait of Hormuz after being involved in an incident at the end of last week. According to a statement from Gas Log, the vessel was stable and the crew safe.

The ship had loaded liquefied gas in Qatar in late July and began its journey out of the Persian Gulf at the end of last week. By Sunday, it was detected just outside the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters citing ship-tracking data.

This incident raises concerns about safety in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy trade. Last week, QatarEnergy successfully sent an LNG carrier through the chokepoint, three weeks after one of its tankers was struck in the strait. The company also acquired 33 LNG cargoes, indicating it is seeking to ramp up sales despite force majeure at its Ras Laffan gas hub.