Raw data: OCEAN KOI
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www.opensanctions.orgHere’s the latest snapshot on Ocean Koi, based on the most recent reports I can access.
There are multiple news items from May 7–8, 2026 stating that the tanker Ocean Koi was seized by Iran in the Gulf of Oman/Gulf region, with Iran alleging the vessel attempted to disrupt oil exports. These reports come from market-focused outlets and regional news aggregation sites.[2][4][5][6]
Independent vessel-tracking sources show Ocean Koi as a tanker currently in or near the Persian Gulf region, though AIS positions and status can be intermittent or restricted in conflict contexts. This aligns with ongoing coverage of the incident as it unfolded.[1][3]
The broader context includes heightened tensions in the region around US–Iran clashes and Gulf shipping routes, which can affect both reporting and the vessel’s actual status. Several outlets summarized market implications and geopolitical angles alongside the seizure reports.[4][5][2]
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www.opensanctions.orgIranSeizes Oil Tanker Ocean Koi - Tasnim
www.moomoo.comIt said the Barbados-flagged tanker was carrying Iranian oil and was trying to harm and disrupt oil exports .... by exploiting regional conditions
www.moneycontrol.comDetails and realtime position for the vessel OCEAN KOI with MMSI 613114203, IMO 9255933 that is registered in [CM] Cameroon
www.myshiptracking.comIran has seized the oil tanker Ocean Koi over an alleged attempt to disrupt Iran's oil exports, Iranian state media said on Friday. ... -May 08, 2026 at 05:59 am EDT - MarketScreener
www.marketscreener.comDetails for the ship Ocean Koi , IMO 9255933, Tankship, Position Persian Gulf with current real time AIS position and ship photos by vesseltracker.com.
www.vesseltracker.comIran has seized the oil tanker Ocean Koi in the Gulf of Oman over an alleged attempt to disrupt Iran's oil exports, Iranian state media said on Friday, quoting an army statement. It said... -May 08, 2026 at 06:46 am EDT - MarketScreener
www.marketscreener.comTEHRAN, May 8: Iran’s navy has seized a tanker identified as the Ocean Koi, accusing the vessel of attempting to disrupt the country’s oil exports and undermine...
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