Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Danuta-I

On February 27, 2026, the LPG carrier 'Danuta I' made its way through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, a passage currently characterized by a significant decline in maritime traffic. This reduction in vessel movements is a direct response to escalating security threats, prompting many ships to slow down, alter their routes, or remain idle outside the waterway. The 'Danuta I' departed from Dubai Anchorage at 3:23 p.m. UTC, cruising towards Khor Fakkan at an approximate speed of 12.3 knots, with a draught of 12 meters suggesting it was fully loaded. The tanker was expected to arrive at its destination by March 6. It reached the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz early on March 5 but seemed to reverse its course before fully entering the strait. Following a temporary loss of AIS signal earlier that morning, the vessel reappeared at around 1:30 a.m. UTC, confirming its passage through the strait. Notably, 'Danuta I' has been a key player in the transport of Iranian LPG, becoming part of Iran’s shadow fleet in response to reimposed sanctions. If fully loaded, the vessel would be transporting approximately 44,000 tonnes of refrigerated liquefied propane and butane. It appears that the operator assessed that due to 'Danuta I's connections with Iranian energy exports, the ship might avoid the attention of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. It's important to mention that the tanker was sanctioned by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) just two days prior to its transit on February 25.