The #IranWar has now gone on for 28 days, and within that time, around 55-60 #tankers have managed to depart via the #StraitofHormuz; nearly half of which are Iran-linked. At a rate of only 2 tankers a day on average, it is a far cry from the >100 a day just a month ago. #OOTT

“Gallipoli is the most classic case of expeditionary littoral warfare gone wrong. U.S. military planners should not forget its lessons, and they should exercise utmost caution and humility when approaching the strategic problem of trying to force open the Strait of Hormuz”

Hafnia Expedite transiting the Basilan Straight in the Phillipines. Due at Marsden Point on 9/4.

There are currently 7 fuel tankers with a combined 431109 DWT bound for NZ according to AIS. No changes in the last 24 hours. #newzealand #nznews #nzpol

Front Pollux 109899 DWT passing New Caledonia. Due at Marsden Point on 30/3.

Oriental Aquamarine has changed AIS destination from Lyttelton to Tauranga. This does not mean she is no longer coming to the South Island as it is common for ships to visit multiple ports during a voyage to NZ.

Gaschem Odyssey off Banks Peninsular. This is an LNG tanker. Worth watching because the South Island gets most of its gas from Australia now, but not included on our fuel tanker tally.

MBIE have adjusted the figures initially released yesterday. Here is the latest #nzpol #nznews #newzealand

Ukraine Strikes Knock Out 40% of Russia’s Oil Export Capacity gcaptain.com/ukraine-stri...

There are 7 fuel tankers currently en-route to NZ with a combined DWT of 431109. Total down by one since yesterday as the Torm Diana has now docked. Next arrival Front Pollux to Marsden Point due 30/3. #nznews #newzealand #nzpol

Today’s best prices for 91 according to Gaspy. AKL- $3.21. Eight different NPD and Waitomo sites. WLG- $3.21 Waitomo Tinakori CHC- $3.21 Waitomo Fitzgerald #nznews #newzealand #nzpol

Today’s best prices for diesel according to Gaspy. AKL- $3.09 Tasman Epsom WLG- $3.11 Waitomo Tinakori CHC- $3.11 Waitomo Fitzgerald #nznews #newzealand #nzpol

Todays update from MBIE. Most of the ships I’m tracking are more than two weeks away so the shipments listed here tally with mine also. www.mbie.govt.nz/about/news/f... #nzpol #nznews #newzealand

NEW ARRIVAL. Torm Diana 49999 DWT. After several days at anchor has now docked in Tauranga.

There are currently eight tankers bound for NZ with a combined DWT of 481108. No changes in the last 24 hours. #nzpol #nznews #newzealand

Magnolia Express 49796 DWT unloading in Timaru. This is the second delivery of this voyage, having previously stopped in Lyttelton.

Plans for the USMC to seize Khragy Island don't make any sense to me.

Best prices for diesel according to Gaspy. AKL- $2.95 Tasman Epsom WLG- $3.13 Waitomo Tinakori CHC- $3.19 Waitomo Fitzgerald, Gull South Hagley, Gull Stanmore Road #nzpol #nznews #newzealand

Best prices for 91 according to Gaspy. AKL- $3.25 Pak n Save Mt Albert WLG- $3.31 Waitomo Tinakori and U-Go Old Hutt Road CHC- $3.33 Waitomo Fitzgerald, Gull South Hagley, Gull Stanmore Road. #nzpol #nznews #newzealand

An explosion hit Valero Port Arthur refinery in Texas, triggering a fire at a diesel hydrotreating unit and halting part of its 435,000 bpd capacity. Oil prices climbed 3-4%, with Brent moving above $100 per barrel. #US

CS Fujairah 50629 DWT. About to transit Torres Straight. Due in Lyttelton on 2/4.

Best prices for diesel according to Gaspy AKL- $2.94 Caltex Otara WLG-$3.08 Waitomo Tinakori CHC $3.08 Waitomo Fitzgerald #nzpol #nznews #newzealand

Best prices for 91 according to Gaspy. AKL- $3.18 Caltex Otara WLG- $3.26 Waitomo Tinakori, U-Go Old Hutt Rd CHC- $3.26 Waitimo Fitzgerald, Gull South Hagley, Gull Stanmore Rd. #nzpol #nznews #newzealand

There are currently eight tankers bound for NZ with a combined DWT of 481108. In the last 24 hours three vessels departed refineries in Singapore and South Korea for NZ and two vessels docked to make their first delivery. #nzpol #nznews #newzealand

NEW ARRIVAL. STI Magic 47499 DWT arrived in New Plymouth from Japan early this morning.

NEW ARRIVAL. Diamond Express 45634 DWT arrived in Tauranga late last night after several days at anchor in BOP.

NEW DEPARTURE Hafnia Expidite 74634 DWT has departed Singapore with AIS destination set to Marsden Point. Not yet showing on Northport website. Estimated arrival 13/4.

NEW DEPARTURE. Chang Hang Kai Tuo 45790 DWT has departed Singapore with AIS destination set to Marsden Point. Not yet showing on Northport website. Estimated arrival 10/4.

Todays update from MBIE

NEW DEPARTURE. Oriental Aquamarine 49883 DWT has departed Daesan Refinery in South Korea with AIS destination set to Lyttelton. Not yet showing on LPC website. Estimated arrival 12/4. #nzpol #newzealand #nznews

Hafnia Expedite 74634 DWT has set AIS destination to Marsden Point. Currently in Singapore, will only be included in the “bound for NZ” tally once she has departed.

Navig8 Prosperity off the coast of Taranaki. This tanker is empty and not bound for any NZ port. It’s going to pass through cook straight and continue to Argentina.

There are currently 7 tankers with a combined 403,932 DWT bound for NZ. This includes 2 vessels at anchor in the BOP that have not made any deliveries yet. The total has dropped by one ship since yesterday as the Oak Express has now docked in Napier. #nzpol #nznews #newzealand

Magnolia Express 49796 DWT departing Lyttelton, now bound for Timaru.

Hafnia Falcon 49999 DWT unloading at Port of Tauranga. Has already made a delivery to Marsden Point on this voyage.

Front Pollux. 109899 DWT Passing Bougainville. Due at Marsden Point on 30/3.

Pacific Crystal 49770 DWT unloading in Dunedin. Has also made deliveries to Lyttleton and Bluff on this voyage.

NEW ARRIVAL. Oak Express 46697 DWT from South Korea, unloading in Napier #nzpol #nznews #newzealand

Best prices for diesel this morning according to Gaspy AKL- $2.94 Caltex Otara WLG- $2.99 Mobil Karori CHC- $2.93 Mobil Madras St. #nzpol #nznews #newzealand

Best prices for 91 this morning according to Gaspy. AKL-$3.18 Caltex Otara WLG- $3.26 Waitomo Tinakori, U-Go Old Hutt Road CHC- $3.23 Mobil Madras St. #nzpol #nznews #newzealand

CC Ningbo 50184 DWT. Currently empty and heading for Tokyo Bay. The CentrePort website has her arriving at Seaview on 22/4. Will be included in the “Bound for NZ” tally only when she has loaded and sailed.

IN NZ WATERS. The STI Magic 47499 DWT bound for New Plymouth from Japan. Presumably contracted to BP as they’re the only company with an import terminal at Port Taranaki.

The Finance Minister went to Marsden Point to greet the Torm Herdis. She could have just checked NZ Tanker Watch #nzpol

NEW DEPARTURE. Redwood Mariner in Tokyo Bay. Has just departed Anegasaki. 50275 DWT. AIS destination set to Tauranga. Not yet showing on PoT website. Draft info suggests she is fully laden. Est arrival 8/4.

According to AIS and publicly available information from port websites, there are currently 8 tankers with a combined of 450,629 DWT en-route to NZ. This includes ships already in NZ waters but yet to unload any product.

NEW ARRIVAL. Magnolia Express 49796DWT. Unloading in Lyttleton. Arrived from South Korea 0400 22/3.

IN NZ WATERS. Pacific Crystal 49770DWT. Has already made deliveries to Lyttleton and Bluff. Currently in Dunedin Anchorage.

IN NZ WATERS. Oak Express 46697DWT. From South Korea bound for Napier.

IN NZ WATERS. Diamond Express 45632DWT from South Korea. Bound for Tauranga.

IN NZ WATERS. Hafnia Falcon 49999DWT. Has already unloaded product at Channel Infrastructure. Now bound for Tauranga.