Pertamina Pride Tanker Successfully Navigates Strait of Hormuz, Here's the Timeline

PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) has confirmed that the very large crude carrier (VLCC) Pertamina Pride has safely transited the Strait of Hormuz. This follows the successful passage of the Gamsunoro, which also exited the Arabian Gulf area and crossed the Strait of Hormuz. “This means both PIS vessels that were held up since March can now continue their journeys and operate as usual,” said Pjs Corporate Secretary PIS, Vega Pita, in a statement on Thursday, 9 July 2026. The Pertamina Pride began moving on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 at 13:00 Dubai time (16:00 WIB), and successfully passed through the critical area and the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, 8 July 2026 at 00:15 WIB. This success demonstrates that the risk mitigation and operational monitoring carried out by PIS have been effective in maintaining shipping safety amidst regional dynamics. “We express our appreciation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran, and all parties for their support thus far,” Vega said. As with the Gamsunoro, the selection of timing and route for the Pertamina Pride to cross the Strait of Hormuz underwent very strict discussion and risk assessment, noting dozens of requirements that had to be met. These ranged from insurance, technical and operational aspects, and security, to crew readiness, before it was decided the vessel could depart from the Arabian Gulf. During the voyage, the ship was monitored 24 hours a day. The crew at sea continuously coordinated with the onshore team on standby at the PIS crisis centre to ensure navigational safety. Vega explained that all crew members of the Pertamina Pride are safe and sound. The tanker, with a capacity of 2 million barrels of crude oil, is continuing its journey to Cilacap to deliver its cargo and maintain national energy security. The Pertamina Pride is expected to take 15 days to complete the voyage and arrive in Indonesia on 23 July. PIS continues to intensively monitor security conditions along international shipping lanes and coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure crew safety, cargo security, and the smooth distribution of national energy supplies.