Qatari, UAE LNG Cargoes Transferred Ship-to-Ship Outside Hormuz

Three LNG cargoes from Qatar and the UAE were transferred between vessels outside the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks, likely to avoid potential disruption or to optimize shipping logistics. The transfers, destined for India and Japan, signal continued reliance on Gulf LNG despite regional tensions. The move may reflect precautionary measures against possible Iranian threats to the strait.