Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP_ says it is loading its first crude oil cargo for export, with a A Bahri-owned very large crude carrier (VLCC) taking the cargo.

The LOOP modified its facilities to operate the port bi-directionally, allowing both loading and unloading of VLCCs.

As part of that process, the LOOP says it "has moored a VLCC and initiated its detailed test and checkout procedure."