▲ A tanker that arrived in Yeosu after passing through the Red Sea
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced on June 14 that a ninth South Korean vessel is currently transporting crude oil to the country after passing through the Red Sea, an alternative route following the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Middle East conflict.
This tanker is sailing to South Korea after loading crude oil at the Port of Yanbu in Saudi Arabia and passing through the Red Sea.
This marks the ninth passage of a South Korean tanker through the Red Sea since the route was first utilized in mid-April.
These vessels have been arriving at domestic ports sequentially to unload their crude oil shipments.
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries emphasized, "While the vessel was navigating the Red Sea, we supported the safety of our ships and crew through 24-hour real-time monitoring, the provision of maritime safety information, and the operation of real-time communication channels between the ministry, shipping companies, and the vessels. We will continue to do our utmost to stabilize the domestic supply of crude oil."
(Photo: Yonhap News)
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