A liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier owned by the United Arab Emirates’ state oil company ADNOC has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the outbreak of war in the Middle East. The vessel, named Mubarak, departed from Das Island on March 2 carrying 132,890 cubic meters of LNG. According to data analyzed by AFP and shipping tracker Kpler, the ship’s AIS transponder was turned off for nearly a month before its signal reappeared off India’s coast last Monday.

Kpler analyst Charles Kosteras indicated that the tanker likely passed through the Strait of Hormuz around April 18–19, when several other vessels also attempted the crossing. ADNOC has not issued any official comment regarding the ship’s route or status. Since the war began on February 28, LNG shipments through the strait had been nearly halted.

The successful passage of the Mubarak is seen as a positive sign for global energy markets, which had faced disruptions in LNG supply routes. The vessel is reportedly en route to China.