Iran granted MT Karachi special permission to transit, the ship enters Pakistani waters with 80 million liters of crude oil
A boat sailing through the water. PHOTO: PEXELS
The first Pakistani ship to transit the Strait of Hormuz after its closure entered the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Oman and reached Pakistan’s maritime zone, carrying a cargo of 80 million liters of crude oil.
The tanker MT Karachi crossed the strategically sensitive route after Iran closed it following attacks by the United States and Israel. It is the first Pakistani ship to successfully cross the strait under the current circumstances and enter the country’s territorial waters.
The ship is scheduled to dock at Karachi port on Wednesday. The officials said Iranian authorities granted MT Karachi special permission to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, using Iranian territorial waters during its passage.
The Pakistan Navy provided maritime security to the vessel throughout its journey, ensuring safe navigation through the sensitive corridor. The tanker departed the port of Das Island in the United Arab Emirates on February 28.
According to international media reports, payment for crude oil transported by MT Karachi was made in Chinese currency.
