Pertamina Pride Becomes Second Tanker to Exit Strait of Hormuz
PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) has confirmed that all of its vessels held since March 2026 have now successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz. This follows the safe passage of the VLCC tanker Pertamina Pride through the strategic shipping lane.
The Pertamina Pride is expected to complete a 15-day voyage and arrive in Indonesia on 23 July.
“Following the success of the Gamsunoro, the Pertamina Pride has also left the Arabian Gulf area and crossed the Strait of Hormuz last night. This means both PIS vessels held since March can now resume their journeys and operate as usual,” said Acting Corporate Secretary Vega Pita in a written statement on Thursday (9 July 2026), quoted by detikFinance.
Vega explained that the Pertamina Pride began moving from the Arabian Gulf on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 at 13.00 Dubai time (16.00 WIB). The vessel then successfully crossed the critical area and the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, 8 July 2026 at 00.15 WIB.
According to her, the success demonstrates that PIS’s risk mitigation and operational monitoring have been effective in safeguarding navigation amid regional tensions.
“We express our appreciation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran, and all parties for their support,” Vega added.
Voyage monitored around the clock
As with the Gamsunoro, the timing and routing of the Pertamina Pride’s passage through the Strait of Hormuz were determined through rigorous discussion and risk assessment. PIS considered dozens of requirements, ranging from insurance, technical and operational aspects, and security, to crew readiness, before deciding to move the vessel from the Arabian Gulf.
Throughout the voyage, the vessel’s operations were monitored 24 hours a day. Crew members at sea continuously coordinated with the onshore team stationed at the PIS crisis centre to ensure navigational safety.
Vega said all crew members of the Pertamina Pride were safe and well. The two-million-barrel crude tanker immediately continued its voyage to Cilacap to deliver its cargo and help maintain national energy security.
PIS continues to monitor security conditions along international shipping routes and coordinates with various stakeholders to ensure crew safety, cargo security, and the smooth distribution of national energy supplies.
“PIS thanks the public and all stakeholders for their prayers, support and attention, which enabled both vessels, the Gamsunoro and Pertamina Pride, to sail out of the Strait of Hormuz,” Vega concluded.