Bangladesh, April 9 -- A two-week ceasefire in the Middle East has given relief to global shipping, allowing vessels to move again through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, which had been blocked due to rising tensions.
The Bangladesh-flagged ship MV Banglar Joyjatra, which had been stuck in the Persian Gulf, has now lifted anchor and started its journey through the strait, sources said.
The ship, owned by the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC), carries 31 Bangladeshi crew members.
According to MarineTraffic, the vessel left Ras Al Khair port in Saudi Arabia and was seen near the outer anchorage of Dammam port, moving at around 8.3 knots with a draft of 10.8 metres.
Chief Engineer Rashedul Hasan said the ship had loaded a...