US Navy capture Iranian linked tanker

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US seizes Iran-linked VLCC in Indian Ocean - Splash247

The 302,500 dwt Skywave (built 2005) was reportedly loaded at Iran’s Kharg Island and was sailing west of Malaysia after transiting the Malacca Strait when it was intercepted.

According to Marine Traffic she is now in the Indian Ocean, heading towards Khor Fakkan with a draft of 11 m.:
https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/shipid:460727/zoom:10
8 hrs. ago; heading west at 7.3 kts. in ballast. (???)

SKYWAVE; IMO 9328716