The super tanker "Majestic X," which was seized by U.S. military forces in the Indian Ocean in April of this year, is heading towards the port of Galveston in Texas. According to data from tanker tracking companies, this ship is listed as a stateless tanker under U.S. sanctions.
Details of the Seizure and Oil Cargo
At the time of its seizure, the Majestic X was carrying 1,880,000 barrels of oil, with the value of this cargo reaching approximately $200 million in global markets. This tanker has drawn the attention of U.S. officials due to sanctions violations and lack of nationality, and following this seizure, the United States announced that this action was taken to prevent illegal oil transfers.
Route and Final Destination
According to information received from Kepler and Shipnext, the super tanker Majestic X has departed from Sri Lanka, and its final destination has been announced as the port of Galveston in Texas. These developments come at a time when U.S. officials and the Islamic Republic of Iran have not yet reacted to this issue. It is noteworthy that this tanker is seen as a symbol of the ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States.
Analysts believe that this move could have serious consequences for the oil market. In fact, the transfer of this volume of oil to the United States, while Iran is under severe sanctions, could contribute to the resurgence of tensions between the two countries. Additionally, this issue could also impact global oil prices.
