Iran’s shadow fleet exercising caution, but has not completely abandoned market
- Shadow fleet tankers are waiting in the Arabian Sea after approaching the Middle East Gulf
- Cluster of vessels grouping around Karachi, Pakistan and Duqm, Oman
- Many will be weighing up whether the risk of entering the MEG is now worth the reward
- Three tankers, traceable with AIS, are actively sailing on the return voyage to Iran despite the blockade
Nearly 20 shadow fleet tankers have stopped just outside the US blockade line or are diverting on the approach, appearing to be waiting and weighing up their options
