Karawang, West Java, July 9 -- PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) announced their very large crude carrier (VLCC) tanker of Pertamina Pride has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz safely.

"Following the success of the Gamsunoro tanker, the Pertamina Pride also exited the Arabian Gulf and crossed the Strait of Hormuz last night. Two PIS' vessels, stuck since March, can resume their voyages and operate as usual," PIS Acting Corporate Secretary Vega Pita informed on Thursday.

Pertamina Pride tanker began sailing on Tuesday (July 7) at 1:00 p.m. of Dubai time (or 4:00 p.m. of Western Indonesian Time) and successfully crossed the critical area and the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday (July 8) at 12:15 a.m. of Indonesian time.

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