Nikos Pothitakis

Kpler acquires CITAC to expand African intelligence coverage We are pleased to announce Kpler’s acquisition of @CITACAfrica, the leading market intelligence firm for Africa’s downstream energy sector. The acquisition expands our global Insight offering, adding regional expertise, proprietary data and deeper visibility into one of the world’s most strategically important #energy markets. “This acquisition is about delivering sharper, more actionable insights to our clients,” said Mark Cunningham, CEO of Kpler.  Read more here: okt.to/q6FYPy

Playback of ship traffic through the Strait of #Hormuz since Saturday, 16 May, with AIS data continuing to show GNSS spoofing activity in the area. Video via @MarineTraffic.

@CRUDEOIL231 What’s the source of the image and info?

A peculiar tanker movement has been observed. The VLCC Huge, owned by the National Iranian Tanker Company(NITC), has resurfaced after 10 days. This tanker loaded 2mb of crude at Kharg on April 1 and managed to exit the SoH just before the US blockade took effect. After last being spotted passing through the Lombok Strait on May 3, it vanished for 10 days before reappearing in the South China Sea. What’s striking is its choice of the Lombok Strait over the traditional Malacca route, likely an attempt to evade enforcement risks in Malacca. The ingenuity of the Iranians is becoming increasingly resourceful, though it won't be enough to resolve all the difficulties they face. #oott #iran

BBC piece on the sanctioned Russia-linked vessels featuring data from @MarineTraffic

The QatarEnergy-operated LNG carrier Al Kharaitiyat has crossed the Strait of #Hormuz and is heading to Pakistan, marking the first confirmed laden QatarEnergy tanker to transit the waterway since the conflict began, according to @Kpler data. Map via @MarineTraffic.

The Strait of Hormuz is currently the world's most important waterway. But keeping track of its status can be confusing. ft.trib.al/Sir52E8

The cruise ship Hondius is on the move again since yesterday afternoon, heading towards the Canary Islands. Playback video via @MarineTraffic. You can track the vessel live here: okt.to/ejHmoU #hondius #hantavirus

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Playback of ship traffic in the Strait of #Hormuz over the last 24 hours, with AIS data showing increased GNSS spoofing activity in the area. Video via @MarineTraffic.

Kpler's @mattvsmith01 explains why the move in jet fuel prices from the Iran war is a "slow motion car crash": cnb.cx/4tjN20G

MV Hondius is anchored off Praia, Cape Verde following a suspected #hantavirus outbreak on board. #MarineTraffic data indicates the Netherlands flagged passenger vessel departed Ushuaia, Argentina in early April and has spent around seven weeks at sea, including a call at the British overseas territory of Saint Helena. The ship was recorded arriving off Cape Verde on 3 May, where she remains at anchor. Three deaths have been reported during the voyage, and media reports indicate that authorities have not granted permission for passengers and crew to disembark as the situation continues to be monitored.

The past track of the cruise ship #Hondius, which, according to multiple media reports, has experienced a suspected #hantavirus outbreak. The vessel is currently anchored off Praia in Cape Verde. You can track it live here: okt.to/VBmDSv Data via @MarineTraffic.

Big congrats to @GHatz21 for coming up with the idea and the concept and to @KHWatson for the support to turn that concept into reality. Great to see that it has already sparked media interest with highlight this piece from @tradewindsnews: tradewindsnews.com/people/kpler-s…

With the World Cup approaching, the lines between football, fashion, and culture are blurring. At @Kpler, we teamed up with @ezeta to drop three football shirts reflecting our DNA - fast, confident, fierce. 📸And yes, this is me rocking this shirt in Times Square this morning.

Strait of Hormuz traffic remains tightly constrained As of 28 April, 7 vessel crossings were recorded (+1 d/d), still at depressed levels. Activity remains selective, led by shadow fleet tonnage, with just 2 low-risk vessels and mostly west–east commercial flows. No new physical attacks since 22 April, but mine risk and active enforcement continue to limit transit confidence. Owners face a dual risk: navigational hazards and sanctions exposure. Mobility remains cautious, with no clear recovery in flows. Stay ahead of market-moving risks with Kpler’s Risk & Compliance tracker: okt.to/6Mlp78

A Russian superyacht linked to billionaire Alexey Mordashov, a key ally of Vladimir Putin, sailed through the Strait of Hormuz overnight April 24–25 despite an ongoing blockade. Nord, the 465-foot vessel estimated to be about $500 million, traveled from Dubai to Muscat, Oman, according to MarineTraffic data.

The UAE has announced it will leave #OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, marking a notable shift in its long term energy strategy. @Amena__Bakr , Head of Middle East Energy and OPEC+ at Kpler, provides analysis on the drivers behind the decision and its broader implications for #oil markets. Stay ahead of the market with #Kpler Insight: kpler.com/solution/marke…

Updated playback video of the ship traffic in the Strait of #Hormuz on 28 April till 12:30 UTC. Based on @Kpler data, crossings remaining limited for one more day. Video via @MarineTraffic.

A 142m-long superyacht linked to Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov moved through the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend. The Nord left Dubai on Friday night around 5pm local time and arrived in Muscat in Oman on Sunday morning.

Japanese VLCC crosses Hormuz  A VLCC owned by Japanese refiner Idemitsu has successfully crossed the Strait of #Hormuz, having departed Ras Tanura Anchorage on 17 April, according to #MarineTraffic data. The tanker Idemitsu Maru, carrying 2 million barrels of crude, had been in Saudi Arabia since late February. The transit is seen as significant by market participants, with #Kpler principal market analyst @Yui_torikata noting that Japanese shipowners have historically taken a highly cautious stance on regional security risks, making this voyage a notable signal of measured confidence.