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A liquefied petroleum gas carrier tied to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has passed through the Strait of Hormuz despite a continuing blockade, becoming the second Japan-related vessel to do so.
The ship, identified as the Green Sanvi, sails under the Indian flag and is owned by an affiliate of the Japanese firm based in India.
Company officials said the tanker had departed the Persian Gulf and was heading toward India following its transit through the key passage.
They added that checks confirmed the condition of the vessel, its cargo, and all crew members remained stable after the crossing.
The Green Sanvi had been among dozens of Japan-linked ships unable to move due to restrictions affecting the vital oil shipping route.
Reports indicated that around 45 vessels connected to Japan were stranded in the Persian Gulf amid the disruption.
A day earlier, a liquefied natural gas carrier jointly owned by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and a company from Oman also successfully navigated the strait.
The developments suggested limited movement has resumed for some ships, even as the situation in the area continues to affect maritime traffic.