Which oil tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz and is now en route to Hyundai Oilbank’s refinery in South Korea?

The Malta-flagged Odessa, a Suezmax tanker capable of carrying 1 million barrels of oil, passed through the Strait of Hormuz on April 13, according to Kpler data, and is heading to discharge its cargo at South Korean refiner Hyundai Oilbank, as confirmed by a Hyundai Oilbank spokesperson.

What unusual activity was observed in the Odessa’s tracking data after it transited the Strait of Hormuz?

After passing through the Strait of Hormuz on April 13, the Odessa had its AIS tracker switched off and re-appeared on April 17 near Fujairah port in the United Arab Emirates, according to LSEG data.

Oil tanker exits Hormuz, heading to South Korea's Hyundai Oilbank, data shows

Apr 19, 2026

A Malta-flagged oil tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz and is en route to South Korean refiner Hyundai Oilbank, according to shipping data. The Suezmax vessel's journey highlights ongoing oil trade flows despite temporary AIS tracker interruptions.

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Oil tanker exits Hormuz, heading to South Korea's Hyundai Oilbank, data shows

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