More liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from Qatar’s Ras Laffan terminal have exited the Strait of Hormuz after transiting the waterway, Reuters reported, despite ongoing security risks linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran.

The US-Iran conflict has heightened security risks around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy shipments. The tensions have disrupted LNG vessel movements, particularly from Qatar, as concerns over attacks and restrictions on shipping through the waterway have increased.

Four Qatari LNG carriers, Bu Samra, Al Gattara, Al Sadd, and Al Kharsaah, were tracked outside the strait around October 2-3, according to Kpler and LSEG data. Three are linked to QatarEnergy, while Al Kharsaah is managed by Seapeak Maritime.

Al Gattara is heading toward Zhejiang, China, while Al Sadd delivered its cargo to India’s Dahej terminal on October 3.

All four vessels had previously been tracked inside the strait between September 18 and 27. Some ships transiting the waterway switch off their Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponders, making their movements difficult to track.

Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers resumed passing through the Strait of Hormuz on September 28, following an August pause triggered by fears of Iranian attacks on shipping in the strategic waterway, according to Kpler data. The shipments included both fully loaded tankers heading to market and empty vessels returning to Qatar.

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