The report is from earlier today with it noting that there were three tankers that entered the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz on the first day of the US naval blockade. It is believed that the three vessels were not heading to Iranian ports, so they were not stopped by the blockade that was put in place.That being said, these vessels appear to have some ties to Iran. So, it is something perhaps worth noting. The tankers in question are:Peace Gulf, a medium-range Panama-flagged tanker, which typically moves Iranian naphthaMurlikishan, formerly known as MKA, a handy tanker that has transported Russian and Iranian oilRich Starry, a medium-range tanker, but one who has been sanctioned by the US alongside its Chinese owner Shanghai Xuanrun Shipping Co Ltd for having dealt with Iran previouslyAccording to shipping data, Peace Gulf was reported to be headed towards the Hamriyah port in the UAE. Meanwhile, Murlikishan is set to be heading to Iraq to load fuel oil while Rich Starry is believed to have loaded cargo at its last port of call in the UAE and would be the first vessel to make it through the strait and to exit the Gulf since the blockade began.As much as the major headlines are capturing most of the broader market interest, the shipping data is worth looking at to get a better feel of the situation on the ground. This article was written by Justin Low at investinglive.com.