Oman Emerges as Hot Spot for Russian Oil Ship-to-Ship Transfers

The waters off Oman have become a significant location for ship-to-ship transfers of Russian oil heading to India, amidst heightened US scrutiny. The New Discovery is the latest tanker to carry out such a transfer near the Omani port of Sohar. Having initially indicated western India as its destination, the ship later traveled back to Oman for the transfer after idling off India's west coast. This activity indicates a notable increase in transfer operations in the region, drawing attention amid global oil dynamics and geopolitical implications.