The number of crude oil tankers bypassing the Red Sea is13 being transported to South Korea one by one.

The Korean vessel that loaded Saudi crude oil via a Red Sea detour,13 has safely exited the Red Sea and is currently transporting crude oil to South Korea. This has a direct effect on domestic crude oil supply and maritime transportation safety.

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said that12 on Sunday afternoon4 as of the vessel had safely passed through the Red Sea and was transporting crude oil to South Korea.

The vessel loaded crude oil at Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu port and then left the Red Sea.

Korean vessels’ detour shipping via the Red Sea began in 4month 17day, and this is the 13vessel.

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said that during navigation it operated 24hours of real-time monitoring and provided navigation safety information, as well as real-time communication channels between the ministry and shipping companies and vessels. It did not disclose specific information on vessels such as shipping companies, ship names, or charterers, citing threats to the safety of the vessels and crew.

Last month, 19day, the two countries had reached a prior agreement, but because of uncertainty over passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the government is maintaining its position of bringing in crude oil via the Red Sea detour route for the time being.

Meanwhile, inside the Strait of Hormuz, Korean vessels remain, including the HMM Namuho, which is under repair after an Iranian attack, as well as Korean vessels 2and Korean seafarers 17.

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said it will continue to do its utmost to stabilize domestic crude oil supply.