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Second Qatari LNG Tanker Clears Hormuz Strait
11 May
Summary
- A second Qatari LNG tanker successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz.
- The shipment is part of a deal between Qatar and Pakistan, brokered with Iran's approval.
- This passage highlights ongoing cargo movements despite conflict risks in the waterway.
A second Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker, Mihzem, successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on May 11, 2026, heading towards Port Qasim in Pakistan. This marks the second such passage for a Qatari LNG cargo since the start of the ongoing West Asia war. The LNG is destined for Pakistan under a government-to-government agreement, with Iran having approved the shipment to foster confidence between Qatar and Pakistan.
This transit highlights the delicate balance of navigating the waterway amidst conflict risks, with cargoes now crossing on a case-by-case basis. Two additional Qatari LNG tankers are anticipated to journey to Pakistan in the coming days. Pakistan has engaged with Iran to secure passage for limited LNG tankers due to an urgent need to address its gas shortages. Iran has agreed to facilitate these shipments, coordinating safe passage for vessels carrying Qatari LNG, Pakistan's primary supplier.
