The Oil Tanker "Rich Starry"
Currently, the most prominent reference is the Rich Starry, a Chinese-linked oil tanker sanctioned by the U.S. in 2023 for helping Iran evade energy sanctions. On April 14, 2026, it became the first vessel to successfully transit the Strait of Hormuz since a newly imposed U.S. naval blockade began.
- Capacity: It carries approximately 250,000 barrels of methanol.
- Ownership: The vessel is owned by Shanghai Xuanrun Shipping Co Ltd and was previously known as Full Star.
- Significance: Its passage is viewed by analysts as a test of President Trump's blockade and a signal of shifting geopolitical dynamics in global energy.