Reviews & Ratings for the Skywave

On the evening of May 18, U.S. military forces successfully captured the 'Skywave', a tanker implicated in the clandestine transportation of Iranian crude oil via Tehran’s covert shipping network. The vessel had previously faced U.S. sanctions in March due to its alleged role in facilitating Iranian oil exports despite existing sanctions against Iran. Prior to its seizure, 'Skywave' was reportedly loaded with over 1 million barrels of crude from the Kharg Island terminal and had been navigating through regions of the Indian Ocean known for secret ship-to-ship oil transfers.

On March 13, 2026, the Strait of Hormuz witnessed the transit of two significant vessels: the 'Skywave' and the 'Wen Yao'. Remarkably, the 'Wen Yao' has emerged as the first sanctioned tanker to pass through this strategic passage without disabling its AIS (Automatic Identification System). This bold move contravenes the usual tactics commonly adopted by ships in the shadow fleet, which often seek to hide their movements in the Gulf. The presence of these vessels highlights ongoing maritime dynamics in one of the world's most crucial shipping corridors.