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Indian Refiner MRPL Cancels Iraq Crude Vessel Charter Amid Hormuz Tensions
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) has cancelled a charter for the Aframax tanker Jasmin Joy to load crude oil from Iraq, citing technical reasons. The cancellation comes amid heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where attacks on ships have prompted authorities to raise the threat risk to 'severe'. MRPL is currently scouting for a replacement vessel.
Jul 8, 2026 1 source