Misbar Tracks Oil Tanker AGIOS FANOURIOS I Resuming Voyage After Interception in the Gulf of Oman

Maritime navigation data from MarineTraffic showed that the oil tanker AGIOS FANOURIOS I, bearing registration number IMO: 9759824, resumed its voyage toward East Asia after a period of suspension in the Gulf of Oman near the line of the U.S. blockade.

The background to the largely unpublicized incident dates back to the tanker being stopped several days ago by U.S. naval forces after crossing the Strait of Hormuz under the pretext of inspecting and verifying its cargo and ownership details, forcing the vessel to halt pending resolution of the situation.

Current Position and Tracking Coordinates

According to live navigation indicators derived from Automatic Identification System records monitored by Misbar, the vessel is currently located in the Arabian Sea at the precise coordinates: 20.365 / 63.360001.

The tanker began its routine voyage from the Basra Oil Terminal in southern Iraq on April 20, heading toward the Nghi Son Refinery in Vietnam, where it is expected to arrive on May 31.

This came after the tanker succeeded in passing through the zone of military restriction and interception and resumed sailing at full carrying capacity to secure its maritime route toward its intended destination.

Timeline and Resumption of the Route

The tanker resumed its actual route following a sharp horseshoe-shaped maneuver executed in the Gulf of Oman between May 11 and 12, 2026, during which its speed dropped to extremely low levels of just 0.5 knots, effectively amounting to a complete stop near Omani waters.

According to recorded updates on May 17, 2026, the vessel’s speed gradually increased from 11.1 knots to 12.5 knots and eventually to 13.6 knots, reflecting movement at its normal maximum cruising speed along a direct southeastern route toward the open waters of the Arabian Sea in preparation for crossing the Indian Ocean.

Cargo Details and Vessel Ownership

The massive tanker, which sails under the Malta flag and is owned and operated by Greek interests, is carrying a large crude oil cargo estimated at around two million barrels loaded entirely from the Basra Oil Terminal in southern Iraq, destined for the Nghi Son refinery in Vietnam to meet energy demand.

Historical records also show the vessel’s regular and recurring presence at Iraqi oil ports and terminals, particularly Basra, as one of the principal tankers used to transport Iraqi crude oil to global markets. As a result, its routine voyages remain under continuous monitoring and scrutiny amid ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting Middle Eastern energy routes.

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