Asia-Bound Tanker Avoids Strait of Bab el-Mandeb for Safety
On July 27, 2026, the supertanker Olympic Luck, transporting Saudi oil, opted for the Suez Canal route instead of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait due to Houthi threats. Partially loaded with crude, it heads to Asia, marking a significant shift in shipping routes amid rising regional tensions and attack threats.