U-turns

U-turns are sharp reversals in the direction of a vessel's path, specifically referring to maneuvers made by oil and gas tankers in response to security threats in the Red Sea.

Why it’s in the news: They are in the news as a direct consequence of tankers altering their routes to avoid Houthi attacks in the region.

Latest on U-turns

• Tankers make sharp U-turns after Houthi shipping threat
• Oil, gas tankers cross Hormuz via Oman-side route after U-turns

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