Sharjah is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates, located along the Arabian Gulf coast. Known as a commercial and cultural hub with significant port activity and proximity to the Strait of Hormuz. Recently, Sharjah has been targeted by Iranian missile and drone strikes on telecommunications infrastructure, and nearby waters have seen maritime security incidents. Last updated Jul 5th, 2026
Kpler data shows the Malawi flagged tanker Rich Starry departed Sharjah in the UAE fully loaded, turned back yesterday, and resumed its voyage today. It is now in the Gulf of Oman en route to China.
The vessel has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz.
Because it originated from a UAE port, it was not subject to Washington’s blockade.
The Chinese linked tanker Rich Starry just ran the Strait of Hormuz and made it through.
Despite the U.S. naval blockade.
Kpler data shows the Malawi flagged vessel departed Sharjah fully loaded, briefly turned back, then pushed forward again and is now back in the Gulf of Oman en route to China.
Key detail: it sailed from a UAE port, putting it outside the scope of Washington’s blockade.
An Iranian ballistic missile struck an administrative building of the UAE’s Thuraya Telecommunications Company in Sharjah, leaving two foreign nationals moderately injured, authorities said.
UKMTO has received a report of an incident 15NM north of Sharjah, United Arab
Emirates. The Master of a Bulk Carrier reported an explosion from an unknown
projectile in close proximity to the vessel. All crew are reported safe.
Authorities are investigating.
Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to
UKMTO.
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