Read Authentic Ratings for the Al-Daayen

On June 6/7, the 'Al Daayen' made its way through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, marking the ninth LNG shipment from Qatar since the onset of the ongoing waterway blockade. The vessel, which had been loaded at the Ras Laffan export terminal in Qatar in late February, switched off its transponders to elude tracking as it departed. After ceasing signal transmission on June 5, the tanker was sighted east of Oman on June 8, making its way to China with an estimated time of arrival on July 7. Initially, the 'Al Daayen' was destined for Tianjin during its first attempt to navigate the strait.

In a notable development, two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers from Qatar, the 'Al Daayen' and 'Rasheeda', have opted to abandon their attempts to navigate through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The 'Al Daayen' was initially headed for Tianjin, while the 'Rasheeda' was set to dock at Port Qasim. However, both vessels have now reversed their courses. On April 7, 2026, at 09:37 a.m. UTC, the 'Al Daayen' made modifications to its Automatic Identification System (AIS), updating its destination to Pakistan. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges facing LNG exports from the region as these shipments would have represented the first movement of LNG to markets outside the Gulf since the onset of recent conflicts, highlighting the continued stagnation of LNG exports through this vital maritime chokepoint.