A supertanker carrying 80 million barrels of crude oil is ready to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Vortexa data compiled by the media, these non-sanctioned crude oil shipments from the Persian Gulf are currently being transported on 40 large oil tankers within the Gulf. If smaller oil tankers are included, the crude oil volume being transported in the Gulf may be even higher. Last year, the region delivered about 15 million barrels of crude oil per day to Asia. Following the signing of a temporary agreement between the United States and Iran intended to restore shipping in the Strait, the oil and shipping industries are closely monitoring signs of activity in the Strait. Since crude oil tankers carry valuable cargo, they are likely to be among the first vessels to attempt passage through this waterway. Currently, around 21 very large crude carriers are indicating destinations in Asia; another 5 are heading to transshipment hubs near Malaysia and Singapore. As of Friday morning, at least 3 oil tankers were moving eastward toward the Strait at a steady speed.