Iran granted special transit permission to MT Karachi, vessel enters Pakistani waters with 80 million liters of crude oil
A ship sailing on water. PHOTO: PEXELS
The first Pakistani ship to transit the Strait of Hormuz after its closure entered the Arabian Sea via the Gulf of Oman and reached Pakistan’s maritime zone, carrying a cargo of 80 million liters of crude oil.
The oil tanker MT Karachi crossed the strategically sensitive route after Iran closed it following attacks by the United States and Israel. This is the first Pakistani ship to successfully cross the strait under the current circumstances and enter the country’s territorial waters.
The ship is expected to dock at Karachi port on Wednesday. Officials said MT Karachi had obtained special permission from Iranian authorities 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 in this sensitive corridor. The tanker left the port of Das Island, United Arab Emirates, on February 28.
According to international media reports, payment for crude oil transported by MT Karachi was made in Chinese currency.
