As the Hormuz Strait remains blocked due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East, South Korean vessels are now transporting oil through the Red Sea.
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced that as of 4 p.m. on May 23, the fifth South Korean tanker has safely passed through the Red Sea while transporting oil back to South Korea.
The first instance of a South Korean tanker navigating the Red Sea occurred in mid-April. That tanker arrived at the GS Caltex oil terminal in Yeosu on May 7.
The latest tanker reportedly loaded oil at the Yanbu port in Saudi Arabia.
The ministry stated, "During the tanker’s journey through the Red Sea, we provided 24-hour real-time monitoring, navigational safety information, and maintained a communication channel between the ministry, the shipping company, and the vessel to ensure the safety of our ships and crew. We will continue to do our utmost to stabilize domestic oil supply and demand."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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