After the U.S. attacked Iran, two super tankers turned around in the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Gate News bot, Bloomberg reports that after the U.S. launched airstrikes against Iran, two supertankers capable of carrying approximately 2 million barrels of crude oil turned around in the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could prompt the U.S. to take retaliatory action, thereby affecting commercial shipping in the region.

According to vessel tracking data compiled by Bloomberg, on Sunday, the "Korsvistend Lake" and "South Loyalty" both entered the waterway and suddenly changed course. The two empty cargo ships then sailed south away from the entrance of the Persian Gulf.

Since the Israeli airstrike on June 13, the electronic equipment and signals of vessels in the Persian Gulf have been increasingly disrupted, but the arrival of two ships and their subsequent turnaround exhibit characteristics of normal tanker navigation.

The docking of these tankers marks the initial signs of adjustments in tanker shipping routes following the U.S. airstrikes. Given the tense situation, if tankers are expected to wait after arriving at the loading port, they may prefer to dock outside the Strait of Hormuz.

The tanker shipowners and traders are closely monitoring the signs of the escalation in the Middle East situation and its impact on shipping navigation and traffic. Earlier on Sunday, the Greek Shipping Ministry issued a notice recommending that its vessels reassess the navigation conditions in the Strait of Hormuz and seek refuge in safe ports until the situation calms down.

Before the weekend attack, benchmark tanker earnings had risen nearly 90%. On Sunday evening, freight derivatives seemed to have surged significantly.

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