According to the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), loading of the cargo was carried out on June 19 at Bahregan, in southern Iran.

The ultra-heavy crude was recovered from West Karoun oilfields and was delivered to Bahregan by a 32-inch pipeline to Omidiyeh Pumping Station.

Bahregan offshore terminal handles export of crude oil from a Single Buoy Mooring (SBM). The terminal is owned and operated by the Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC).