Japan-linked tanker clears Strait of Hormuz

A second Japan-linked vessel has transited the Strait of Hormuz, with Mitsui OSK Lines saying the Indian-flagged LPG tanker Green Sanvi made the crossing on Saturday after being stranded in the Gulf since the war began.

“The safety of the crew, vessel and cargo has been confirmed,” the company said, according to NHK.

The tanker was among 45 Japan-linked ships that had been stuck in the region amid restrictions on passage through the strategic waterway.

The crossing signals a limited easing for some vessels despite ongoing tensions, according to NHK.