Royal Navy expected to escort another MOL-owned VLCC

Another MOL-owned, UK-linked VLCC is expected to be escorted by the British Royal Navy when passing through the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tension between Iran and the UK.

Based on Kpler’s prediction, the 302,300-dwt Atlantic Pioneer (built 2009) will wait for an escort from the naval ship HMS Montrose before entering the chokepoint.

“Atlantic Pioneer is another … vessel at risk of being detained in the Persian Gulf,” the cargo intelligence provider said.