On August 6, COSCO SHIP ENGY fell 4.88% in regular trading to HK$14.24, with turnover of approximately HK$60.04 million, giving back gains from the prior two trading sessions.

On the news front, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi stated on August 5 that while the agreement with Oman on commercial vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz is nearing finalization, both existing north-south shipping lanes will be closed. A new temporary route through Iranian territorial waters will be available for only 2 to 4 months. Iran explicitly emphasized that the agreement is unrelated to an immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, stating that full reopening depends on whether the U.S. corrects its violations.

This statement contrasts sharply with the reopening expectations that drove the stock higher on August 5, when the stock gained over 6% amid optimism over potential Hormuz Strait normalization and institutional views that VLCC demand could surge over 20% regardless of whether the blockade persists or eases. The temporary and conditional nature of the new arrangement has now dampened near-term sentiment on oil tanker names.

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