Kasagisan Vessel Reviews and Specifications

In a significant development on July 8, 2026, three liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers—'Al Ghariya', 'Duhail', and 'Al Ruwais'—were forced to make a U-turn as they approached the Strait of Hormuz. This decision followed a series of alarming missile attacks on commercial vessels by Iran, escalating security fears in the region. In response, maritime authorities elevated the threat level for ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz to 'severe', prompting some operators to alter their shipping routes. All three LNG carriers were empty, initially en route to Qatar’s Ras Laffan export terminal to load LNG cargo. Additionally, the Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) 'Lila Vadinar', which was transporting approximately two million barrels of Kuwaiti crude oil, also turned back off the coast of Oman on July 9, just before reaching the Strait of Hormuz. This recent conflict has had significant repercussions, with at least 16 LNG cargoes departing from Qatar’s Ras Laffan terminal and another 10 cargoes leaving ADNOC’s Das Island terminal in the United Arab Emirates since the hostilities began in late February.