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View all search resultsPertamina tankers still stuck in the Strait of Hormuz
The state-owned energy giant will not order them through the narrow strait until it receives a comprehensive risk assessment and formal recommendations from relevant authorities.
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Vessels are seen anchored on May 17 in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Khasab on Oman’s northern Musandam Peninsula. (AFP/-)
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wo tankers belonging to state-owned energy giant Pertamina remain stuck in the Arabian Gulf, awaiting clearance to transit the Strait of Hormuz, despite reports that other vessels were able to leave the area on Monday following progress in United States-Iran peace talks.
The Pertamina Pride and the Gamsunoro, both operated by PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS), are holding position as the state energy holding company weighs the latest security assessments before authorizing passage through the world's most critical oil chokepoint.
Muhammad Baron, Pertamina’s vice president of corporate communications, confirmed the vessels’ status while welcoming diplomatic progress aimed at stabilizing the region.
"Pertamina welcomes any developments that lead to stability and peace in the Middle East, including the opening of international shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz as a strategic global energy distribution route," Baron told The Jakarta Post on Wednesday.
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The two vessels are safe, Baron said, but the company will not order them through the narrow strait until it receives a comprehensive risk assessment and formal recommendations from relevant authorities.
"Regarding plans to transit the Strait of Hormuz, operational decisions will be made based on the latest risk assessment results and recommendations from relevant authorities," he said.
