A ship believed to have been scrapped has resurfaced, operating under the identity of an LNG carrier to transit the Strait of Hormuz, according to reporting Saturday.
The vessel, referred to informally as a "zombie ship," successfully exited the waterway Friday, exemplifying how maritime operators are adapting strategies to navigate geopolitical restrictions. The tactic reflects broader attempts to circumvent monitoring and sanctions enforcement as the Middle East conflict reshapes shipping patterns through one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints.
The Strait of Hormuz channels approximately 20% of global crude oil and LNG exports, making vessel movement through the waterway a focal point for tracking energy flows and regional stability.