Rare sight for ship recycling, sanctions, LPG watchers: Double In, a US-sanctioned VLGC was beached at the shipbreaking facility in Alang a few days ago, an unusual occurrence not only for the shadow LPG fleet but also for the VLGCs in general. Al Diab II, a much smaller sanctioned LPG carrier was beached in April. Prior to that, the last two shadow LPG scrappings were Tomson Gas (early 2024) and White Purl (2023). The latter scrapped at the extraordinary age of 51. The move also comes as Iran’s LPG exports have fallen sharply following the Strait of Hormuz crisis and Washington’s growing pressure campaign against Tehran. @LloydsList with @Lloydslisted, 🔗 in comments.

Well versed in the high-risk side of shipping, some shadow fleet operators are sending their LPG carriers through Hormuz to lift cargoes from the UAE and Qatar, marking a rare — if temporary — return to the mainstream. @LloydsList story in comments. W insight from @NoamRaydan

Ships continued to move through the Strait of Hormuz via the Omani route Thursday and Friday morning, despite the attack on Ever Lovely, Iran's threats against using non-PGSA-designated lanes, and the IMO suspending its evacuation plan. @LloydsList story from the brilliant @JoshMinchin in comments (🔓). (Vessels < 10,000 dwt)