1 hour agoBusiness
32LENS
2 SourcesBasra, Iraq
thebalanced.newsTwo Crude Oil Tankers Exit Strait of Hormuz with Trackers Switched Off
Two very large crude carriers (VLCCs) recently exited the Strait of Hormuz with their tracking systems switched off, according to Kpler shipping data. The Panama-flagged Basrah Energy, carrying 2 million barrels of Upper Zakum crude from Abu Dhabi National Oil Co's Zirku terminal, left on May 6 and offloaded in Fujairah on May 8. Separately, the San Marino-flagged Kiara M, carrying 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude, also exited the Gulf with its transponder off. The move reflects efforts to sustain Middle East oil exports amid regional tensions, though details on charterers remain unclear.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
45%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles present a factual account focusing on shipping data and regional security concerns without evident political framing. They highlight the operational measures taken by oil carriers amid Middle East tensions, referencing Iranian threats indirectly. The coverage includes statements from shipping data providers and notes the lack of immediate responses from involved companies, maintaining neutrality without partisan perspectives.
Sentiment — Neutral (45/100)
The tone across the articles is neutral and informative, emphasizing logistical details and security precautions without emotive language. The coverage neither praises nor criticizes the actions but reports on the trend of tankers switching off trackers to avoid potential attacks, reflecting cautious operational behavior in a tense environment.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| indiatoday | Tankers dodge Iran threat as 2 more oil carriers cross Hormuz with trackers off | Center | Neutral |
| economictimes | Two more crude oil tankers exit Strait of Hormuz with trackers switched off, data shows | Center | Neutral |
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 11 May, 01:07 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1economictimes11 May, 01:07 amTwo more crude oil tankers exit Strait of Hormuz with trackers switched off, data shows
- 2indiatoday11 May, 03:23 amTankers dodge Iran threat as 2 more oil carriers cross Hormuz with trackers off
Lens Score breakdown
32/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Corporate
SinokorAbu Dhabi National Oil Co
Story context
- Category
- Business
- Location
- Basra, Iraq
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 11 May 2026
- Key entities
- Oil tankerStrait of HormuzIranAbu Dhabi National Oil CompanyPetroleumAbu DhabiBasraFujairahMiddle EastIraqPakistan
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