Response to Vietnam-flagged tankers transporting Venezuelan and Iranian oil

On February 18, 2021, an online maritime journal reported that some Vietnam-flagged tankers involved in transporting Venezuelan and Iranian crude oil, including PVT Aurora and PVT Dolphin, both of which are currently managed and operated by Southern Petroleum Transportation Joint Stock Company - a subsidiary of PVTrans (known as “SPT”). Regarding this issue, after seeking confirmation from SPT, we are pleased to clarify as follows: