September 16, 2026 Press Room · Tankers

Top Ships gets trapped VLCC out of Middle East Gulf

Originally published by
TradeWinds
By
Gary Dixon
Location
London
Section
Tankers
Publication date
25 June 2026

Greek owner said the Legio X Equestris had been stuck since February

The Top Ships VLCC Legio X Equestris (built 2022) pictured at Hyundai Heavy Industries.
The Top Ships VLCC Legio X Equestris (built 2022) pictured at Hyundai Heavy Industries.Photo: Top Ships

Key takeaways

  • Greek owner said the Legio X Equestris had been stuck since February
  • Owners are continuing to move vessels out of the Middle East Gulf despite ongoing uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz transits.
  • New York-listed Top Ships said its 300,000-dwt Legio X Equestris (built 2022) has safely left the region after becoming stuck at the start of the US-Iran conflict at the end of February.
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Owners are continuing to move vessels out of the Middle East Gulf despite ongoing uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz transits.

New York-listed Top Ships said its 300,000-dwt Legio X Equestris (built 2022) has safely left the region after becoming stuck at the start of the US-Iran conflict at the end of February.