‘Dark transit’: How Gulf producers keep energy shipments moving despite Hormuz closure

Amidst Middle East conflict, UAE and Qatar’s oil giants are employing “dark transits,” switching off transponders in the Strait of Hormuz to maintain energy exports. Adnoc and Qatar have adapted with controlled fleets and discreet navigation, including shuttle runs and ship-to-ship transfers, to ensure cargo movements despite geopolitical risks and limited broadcast data.