Yuan-Gui-Yang Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On May 20, 2026, two Chinese-operated tankers, the 'Yuan Gui Yang' and the 'Ocean Lily', successfully navigated the strategic Strait of Hormuz, carrying a substantial total of four million barrels of crude oil. Having been anchored in the Gulf region for over two months due to geopolitical tensions, these tankers finally resumed their journey. The 'Yuan Gui Yang' was loaded with approximately two million barrels of Basrah crude oil sourced from Iraq on February 27, just a day prior to the escalation of the US-Israel conflict with Iran. The vessel, chartered by Unipec—Sinopec’s trading arm—is anticipated to reach Shuidong Port, located near Maoming city in Guangdong province, by June 4 for unloading. Meanwhile, the 'Ocean Lily' holds a diverse cargo of one million barrels each of al-Shaheen crude from Qatar and Basrah crude from Iraq, which she loaded between late February and early March. This vessel is owned by the Chinese energy powerhouse Sinochem and is expected to dock at Quanzhou Port in Fujian province on June 5. These movements highlight ongoing efforts in the Asian energy sector to secure oil supplies amidst a tumultuous regional backdrop.