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![Zombie Ship Posing as LNG Carrier
Appears to Transit Hormuz
Summary by Bloomberg Al
• A ship identifying as liquefied natural gas carrier Jamal exited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, but the same tanker was recorded as having beached at an Indian demolition yard in October last year.
• The ship claiming to be Jamal is likely a zombie vessel that takes on the identity of a scrapped, legitimate ship, marking the first known example of this happening to get through Hormuz since the beginning of the war.
• Traffic through the strait is now at a virtual standstill as Iranian attacks and threats have turned it into a high-risk zone, with only a few legitimate vessels having transited after securing Tehran's approval.
By Weilun Soon
03/21/2026 00:31:20 [BN]
(Bloomberg) -- A ship that appears to be taking on the identity of a scrapped gas carrier exited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, showing how strategies to get through the waterway are evolving as the Middle East war progresses.
The vessel identifying as liquefied natural gas carrier Jamal left the strait on Friday morning, ship-tracking data show. However, the same tanker was also recorded as having beached at an Indian demolition yard in October last year, where it is being broken up, according to market participants and port agent's reports.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:pnx2fjuannbdpy3337ggthpp/bafkreibx6qr5ysru2qy5gyosuq5ygoly4wnyynqc6hykz7q5f6vnrsdx3e)
![By Mihir Mishra and Alex Longley
03/21/2026 04:00:04 [BN]
(Bloomberg) -- The Iranian Navy guided an Indian liquefied petroleum gas tanker through the Strait of Hormuz last week, allowing the ship to pass on a pre-approved route following diplomatic engagement by New Delhi, according to a senior officer onboard the vessel.
The officer asked for anonymity, as the crew of his vessel - one of two Indian ships that made the crossing - were not permitted to talk to the media. His account appears to confirm analysts' views that Tehran is trying to impose a traffic control system through the strait, permitting safe passage for friendly vessels while leaving others fearful of attack.
During the crossing, the officer's ship was in contact with the Iranian navy by radio, he said. The Iranians took details of the ship's flag, name, origin and destination ports, and the nationality of the crew members - all of whom were Indian - and guided them on an agreed course.
"It seems that Iran is allowing select vessels to transit Hormuz after verification which takes place during the ships' transit inside Iranian waters," said Martin Kelly, head of advisory at EOS Risk Group. "While ships are being allowed to transit, it is mostly only to the benefit of Iran."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:pnx2fjuannbdpy3337ggthpp/bafkreigijp3kabtxktefic3kk3asp2ol3ozgcxejaxmx6jpijbd7rrctku)
![Iran Says Ready to Let Japan Vessels Use Hormuz, Kyodo Reports
By Yoshiaki Nohara
03/20/2026 20:43:56 [BN]
(Bloomberg) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the nation is prepared to allow Japanese-related vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after consultations between the countries' officials, according to Kyodo News.
Araghchi made the comments in an interview with the Japanese news agency on Friday, Kyodo said. Japan relies heavily on the Middle East for its oil-import needs. The war in Iran prompted the Asian nation to release oil from its reserves this month.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:pnx2fjuannbdpy3337ggthpp/bafkreihzlnx72uqoqjdm2fvovmgetsfdc6soz56poxi34uqndjmxz7btwy)
