Which Malaysian-linked ships have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz since the U.S.-Iran war began, and what cargoes were they carrying?

Since the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran war in late February, four Malaysia-linked ships have transited the Strait of Hormuz: (1) the Sapura 1200, a support vessel owned by Vantris Energy (formerly Sapura Energy), which passed through hugging the Iranian coastline en route to Muscat port in Oman; (2) the Liberian-flagged VLCC Serifos, carrying crude loaded from Saudi Arabia and the UAE in early March and discharged at Malaysia’s Malacca port on April 30; (3) the VLCC Ocean Thunder, chartered by a Petronas unit and carrying 1 million barrels of Iraqi Basrah Heavy crude, which transited on April 5 and discharged at Pengerang on April 18; and (4) the Mihzem, an LNG carrier managed by an MISC unit carrying Qatari liquefied natural gas, which transited on Tuesday under an Iran-Pakistan arrangement.

What role did diplomatic negotiations play in enabling Malaysian vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz, and which Malaysian entities are involved?

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated in March that Iran agreed to allow Malaysian vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following talks with Iranian officials; the Malaysian government had formally sought Iranian clearance for seven ships, including those owned or operated by Vantris Energy, shipping giant MISC Berhad, and state energy firm Petronas — with authorities confirming that vessels from all three entities have since received clearance and transited the strait.

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