WorldOman’s oil escape route: How ship-to-ship transfers work despite major risks
Oman’s Sohar port is emerging as a favored location for ship-to-ship oil transfers while the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. After Iran closed the strait, Houthis controlled Bab al-Mandeb and attacks disrupted Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, Riyadh began moving crude to Sohar for transfer to other tankers. The operation requires careful coordination but carries spill, collision, insurance and tanker-availability risks.
AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-18 06:02Original
Oman’s oil escape route: How ship-to-ship transfers work despite major risks
WorldMAJOR