Japanese vessels Green Sanvi and Mitsui OSK Lines have crossed the Strait of Hormuz — NHK
The Japanese shipping company Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has announced that a second vessel with ties to Japan has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz.
This was reported by NHK.
The tanker Green Sanvi, which carries liquefied petroleum gas, was able to leave the waters of the Persian Gulf despite the de facto blockade imposed by the Iranian regime.
The Green Sanvi is a specialized vessel flying the Indian flag, owned by a subsidiary of the Japanese giant Mitsui OSK Lines.
The tanker is currently heading to an Indian port, and company management has officially confirmed the safety of the crew, the vessel itself, and the energy cargo on board.
The blocked strait remained a trap for the international merchant fleet for a long time after large-scale hostilities began in March 2026.
The tanker Green Sanvi was among a list of 45 Japan-linked vessels that found themselves stranded in the Persian Gulf due to shipping restrictions.
The passage of this vessel marks the second such instance in recent days, indicating a cautious easing of restrictions for certain categories of cargo.
The first vessel to leave the blocked zone was the Sohar LNG tanker, which was transporting liquefied natural gas under the Panamanian flag.
As a reminder, Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz to U.S. and Israeli vessels.
Iran is offering to allow oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for payment in yuan.
