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Hormuz traffic sends mixed signals Iran appears to be pursuing a calibrated strategy in the Strait of Hormuz, using selective vessel passage as strategic signalling rather than imposing full disruption. According to #MarineTraffic data, some activity may be resuming, with nine vessels having crossed since yesterday, including the Marivex, Jasmin, Bright Gold, Lenore, Jag Vasant, Pine Gas, Kiazand, Artman, and Levantes. Some of these movements appear to be taking place outside the IMO traffic separation scheme, close to Qeshm Island, raising questions about route control, risk exposure, and whether this reflects a genuine resumption of activity or a more constrained traffic pattern.

Hormuz traffic sends mixed signals Iran appears to be pursuing a calibrated strategy in the Strait of Hormuz, using selective vessel passage as strategic signalling rather than imposing full disruption. According to #MarineTraffic data, some activity may be resuming, with nine vessels having crossed since yesterday, including the Marivex, Jasmin, Bright Gold, Lenore, Jag Vasant, Pine Gas, Kiazand, Artman, and Levantes. Some of these movements appear to be taking place outside the IMO traffic separation scheme, close to Qeshm Island, raising questions about route control, risk exposure, and whether this reflects a genuine resumption of activity or a more constrained traffic pattern.

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Russia deploys all eight nuclear icebreakers to keep Arctic export routes open Russia has, for the first time, deployed its entire fleet of eight nuclear-powered icebreakers simultaneously to maintain winter navigation in the Gulf of Ob and the Yenisei Gulf. #MarineTraffic data shows that the nuclear icebreakers Taymyr, Yamal, Arktika, Yakutiya, Sibir, and 50 Let Pobedy have been operating in the Gulf of Ob since December 14, supporting traffic linked to Arctic Gate, Yamal LNG, and other terminals. Meanwhile, Ural and Vaygach are deployed in the Yenisei Gulf, enabling access to ports and industrial sites deep inside Siberia. Watch the playback of the icebreakers’ movements over the past few days.

Russia deploys all eight nuclear icebreakers to keep Arctic export routes open Russia has, for the first time, deployed its entire fleet of eight nuclear-powered icebreakers simultaneously to maintain winter navigation in the Gulf of Ob and the Yenisei Gulf. #MarineTraffic data shows that the nuclear icebreakers Taymyr, Yamal, Arktika, Yakutiya, Sibir, and 50 Let Pobedy have been operating in the Gulf of Ob since December 14, supporting traffic linked to Arctic Gate, Yamal LNG, and other terminals. Meanwhile, Ural and Vaygach are deployed in the Yenisei Gulf, enabling access to ports and industrial sites deep inside Siberia. Watch the playback of the icebreakers’ movements over the past few days.

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Attack near Fujairah oil terminal disrupts bunker operations An attack near the Fujairah oil storage area has added fresh uncertainty to the regional bunker market as tensions in the Gulf continue to escalate. According to industry sources, product loading at the Fujairah Oil Tanker Terminal (FOTT) has been halted. Initial reports indicate significant damage to key infrastructure, with Manifold 1 — supplying berths 1, 2 and 7 — reportedly inoperable. Manifold 2 serves berths 8, 9 and VLCC berths, but several terminals are not connected to it, leaving large parts of the port currently unable to load or discharge cargo. Fujairah is the third-largest bunker port in the world, meaning disruptions could have broader implications for regional marine fuel supply. Watch the #MarineTraffic playback of vessel activity at the Port of Fujairah over the past week.

Attack near Fujairah oil terminal disrupts bunker operations An attack near the Fujairah oil storage area has added fresh uncertainty to the regional bunker market as tensions in the Gulf continue to escalate. According to industry sources, product loading at the Fujairah Oil Tanker Terminal (FOTT) has been halted. Initial reports indicate significant damage to key infrastructure, with Manifold 1 — supplying berths 1, 2 and 7 — reportedly inoperable. Manifold 2 serves berths 8, 9 and VLCC berths, but several terminals are not connected to it, leaving large parts of the port currently unable to load or discharge cargo. Fujairah is the third-largest bunker port in the world, meaning disruptions could have broader implications for regional marine fuel supply. Watch the #MarineTraffic playback of vessel activity at the Port of Fujairah over the past week.

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Europe-bound LNG cargoes divert to Asia amid Middle East supply disruption Around 11 LNG tankers originally bound for Europe have diverted to Asia since 3 March, according to market data, as buyers respond to tightening supply and rising spot prices following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and outages at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG complex. The latest diversion involves the LNG carrier La Seine, which altered course from Montoir to Asia on 19 March after loading in the United States. Other vessels, including BW Brussels and LNG Cross River, are now heading toward Dahej, India, while additional cargoes are signalling destinations in Taiwan and East Asia. ▶️ Watch the #MarineTraffic playback with the LNG vessel movements.

Europe-bound LNG cargoes divert to Asia amid Middle East supply disruption Around 11 LNG tankers originally bound for Europe have diverted to Asia since 3 March, according to market data, as buyers respond to tightening supply and rising spot prices following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and outages at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG complex. The latest diversion involves the LNG carrier La Seine, which altered course from Montoir to Asia on 19 March after loading in the United States. Other vessels, including BW Brussels and LNG Cross River, are now heading toward Dahej, India, while additional cargoes are signalling destinations in Taiwan and East Asia. ▶️ Watch the #MarineTraffic playback with the LNG vessel movements.

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First crude carrier heads west through Strait of Hormuz since the US blockade The Malta-flagged VLCC Agios Fanourios I has become the first crude carrier to head west through the Strait of Hormuz since the US blockade on Iran’s ports came into force. According to #MarineTraffic data, the tanker made a second transit attempt after remaining at anchor in the Gulf of Oman for nearly two days. Her AIS status changed from “At Anchor” to “Underway using Engine” at 21:28 UTC on 14 April, and the vessel successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz at 01:51 UTC, entering the Persian Gulf at 02:36 UTC. The vessel is currently sailing at around 13.6 knots and is expected to arrive in Basrah, Iraq, on 16 April.

First crude carrier heads west through Strait of Hormuz since the US blockade The Malta-flagged VLCC Agios Fanourios I has become the first crude carrier to head west through the Strait of Hormuz since the US blockade on Iran’s ports came into force. According to #MarineTraffic data, the tanker made a second transit attempt after remaining at anchor in the Gulf of Oman for nearly two days. Her AIS status changed from “At Anchor” to “Underway using Engine” at 21:28 UTC on 14 April, and the vessel successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz at 01:51 UTC, entering the Persian Gulf at 02:36 UTC. The vessel is currently sailing at around 13.6 knots and is expected to arrive in Basrah, Iraq, on 16 April.

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US marines board sanctioned VLCC in Indian Ocean US forces have boarded the crude oil tanker Tifani in the Indian Ocean, in what appears to be a further escalation in enforcement against Iran-linked shipping, according to media reports. The 330-metre VLCC, built in 2003, was reportedly carrying around 2 million barrels of crude loaded at Kharg Island earlier this month. According to #MarineTraffic data, the tanker crossed Dondra Head on 19 April and entered South-East Asia on 20 April, before being boarded by US Marines. Tifani is currently underway in South-East Asia, sailing at around 6 knots with a reported draught of 20 metres, indicating she remains laden.

US marines board sanctioned VLCC in Indian Ocean US forces have boarded the crude oil tanker Tifani in the Indian Ocean, in what appears to be a further escalation in enforcement against Iran-linked shipping, according to media reports. The 330-metre VLCC, built in 2003, was reportedly carrying around 2 million barrels of crude loaded at Kharg Island earlier this month. According to #MarineTraffic data, the tanker crossed Dondra Head on 19 April and entered South-East Asia on 20 April, before being boarded by US Marines. Tifani is currently underway in South-East Asia, sailing at around 6 knots with a reported draught of 20 metres, indicating she remains laden.

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Shanghai vessel movements fall 70% as port braces for Typhoon Saudel Shanghai is bracing for further disruption as Typhoon Saudel approaches China’s east coast. According to #MarineTraffic data, Shanghai recorded 1,506 port-call movements in the latest 24-hour period, around 70% fewer than the 5,039 movements recorded during the preceding 24 hours. The latest total comprised 673 arrivals and 833 departures, reflecting a sharp slowdown as operators adjust schedules around the storm.

Shanghai vessel movements fall 70% as port braces for Typhoon Saudel Shanghai is bracing for further disruption as Typhoon Saudel approaches China’s east coast. According to #MarineTraffic data, Shanghai recorded 1,506 port-call movements in the latest 24-hour period, around 70% fewer than the 5,039 movements recorded during the preceding 24 hours. The latest total comprised 673 arrivals and 833 departures, reflecting a sharp slowdown as operators adjust schedules around the storm.

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Tanker sailing under false flag hijacked in Gulf of Aden and redirected towards Somalia Six armed individuals reportedly boarded a tanker in the Gulf of Aden, took control of the vessel and redirected her towards Somalia. #MarineTraffic data shows the 32,200-dwt oil products tanker updated her AIS destination to Port Sudan on 15 August and entered the Somalia High Risk Area at 17:18 UTC on 19 August. Her latest AIS position before the reported boarding showed her sailing west-southwest through the Gulf of Aden at around 9.3 knots, with a reported draught of 10.9 metres.

Tanker sailing under false flag hijacked in Gulf of Aden and redirected towards Somalia Six armed individuals reportedly boarded a tanker in the Gulf of Aden, took control of the vessel and redirected her towards Somalia. #MarineTraffic data shows the 32,200-dwt oil products tanker updated her AIS destination to Port Sudan on 15 August and entered the Somalia High Risk Area at 17:18 UTC on 19 August. Her latest AIS position before the reported boarding showed her sailing west-southwest through the Gulf of Aden at around 9.3 knots, with a reported draught of 10.9 metres.

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Strait of Hormuz traffic remains uneven Vessel activity through the Strait of Hormuz continues, but traffic patterns remain uneven and visibility remains limited. According to #MarineTraffic data, 29 verified vessel crossings were recorded between 10 and 14 June, covering crude, refined products, LPG, chemicals, methanol, and general cargo movements. Activity was concentrated on 11 and 12 June, while directional flows remained imbalanced: 23 crossings moved west-to-east, compared with six in the opposite direction. Route transparency also remains a key issue, with 18 crossings, or around 62%, classified as Dark or Unknown Route. Two sanctioned vessels were also identified during the period.

Strait of Hormuz traffic remains uneven Vessel activity through the Strait of Hormuz continues, but traffic patterns remain uneven and visibility remains limited. According to #MarineTraffic data, 29 verified vessel crossings were recorded between 10 and 14 June, covering crude, refined products, LPG, chemicals, methanol, and general cargo movements. Activity was concentrated on 11 and 12 June, while directional flows remained imbalanced: 23 crossings moved west-to-east, compared with six in the opposite direction. Route transparency also remains a key issue, with 18 crossings, or around 62%, classified as Dark or Unknown Route. Two sanctioned vessels were also identified during the period.

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Russian tanker hit in Ukrainian drone strike A Russian oil tanker tied to Moscow’s so-called shadow fleet has sustained critical damage after being struck by Ukrainian aerial drones in the Mediterranean Sea, according to reports. #MarineTraffic data shows the tanker Qendil sailing off the coast of Crete, on a route running parallel to Libya’s coastline, when it altered course by 188° in the early hours of December 19. The vessel had departed Sikka, India, and was en route to Ust Luga, Russia, in the Baltic Sea. Watch the vessel’s playback.

Russian tanker hit in Ukrainian drone strike A Russian oil tanker tied to Moscow’s so-called shadow fleet has sustained critical damage after being struck by Ukrainian aerial drones in the Mediterranean Sea, according to reports. #MarineTraffic data shows the tanker Qendil sailing off the coast of Crete, on a route running parallel to Libya’s coastline, when it altered course by 188° in the early hours of December 19. The vessel had departed Sikka, India, and was en route to Ust Luga, Russia, in the Baltic Sea. Watch the vessel’s playback.

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LNG carriers abort Strait of Hormuz transit attempt Two Qatari-laden LNG carriers attempting to exit the Middle East Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz have reversed course, underscoring continued disruption to global gas flows. According to #MarineTraffic data, the 148,853-cbm LNG carrier Al Daayen, originally bound for Tianjin, China, and the 260,912-cbm Q-Max vessel Rasheeda, bound for Port Qasim, Pakistan, both approached the strait before turning back. Following the aborted crossing, the 288-metre Al Daayen updated her AIS destination to Pakistan at 09:37 UTC today. These voyages would have marked the first LNG shipments to destinations outside the Gulf since the conflict began, reinforcing that LNG exports through the Strait of Hormuz remain effectively stalled despite limited movements within the Gulf.

LNG carriers abort Strait of Hormuz transit attempt Two Qatari-laden LNG carriers attempting to exit the Middle East Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz have reversed course, underscoring continued disruption to global gas flows. According to #MarineTraffic data, the 148,853-cbm LNG carrier Al Daayen, originally bound for Tianjin, China, and the 260,912-cbm Q-Max vessel Rasheeda, bound for Port Qasim, Pakistan, both approached the strait before turning back. Following the aborted crossing, the 288-metre Al Daayen updated her AIS destination to Pakistan at 09:37 UTC today. These voyages would have marked the first LNG shipments to destinations outside the Gulf since the conflict began, reinforcing that LNG exports through the Strait of Hormuz remain effectively stalled despite limited movements within the Gulf.

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Six cruise ships clear Strait of Hormuz during brief reopening A flotilla of cruise ships stranded in Gulf ports since late February has now cleared the Strait of Hormuz, taking advantage of a brief reopening of the waterway before tighter controls returned. According to #MarineTraffic data, Celestyal Discovery was first through, crossing the strait at 14:30 UTC on 17 April after departing Port Rashid, Dubai, earlier that day. Four more ships followed on 18 April within less than an hour, led by Celestyal Journey at 10:54 UTC, followed by MSC Euribia at 11:11 UTC, Mein Schiff 5 at 11:44 UTC, and Mein Schiff 4 at 11:46 UTC. A sixth vessel, Aroya, crossed on 19 April at 19:15 UTC, extending departures from Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, and Dammam. The crossings took place during a narrow window after Iran said the strait was open to commercial traffic during the ceasefire, though access has since tightened again.

Six cruise ships clear Strait of Hormuz during brief reopening A flotilla of cruise ships stranded in Gulf ports since late February has now cleared the Strait of Hormuz, taking advantage of a brief reopening of the waterway before tighter controls returned. According to #MarineTraffic data, Celestyal Discovery was first through, crossing the strait at 14:30 UTC on 17 April after departing Port Rashid, Dubai, earlier that day. Four more ships followed on 18 April within less than an hour, led by Celestyal Journey at 10:54 UTC, followed by MSC Euribia at 11:11 UTC, Mein Schiff 5 at 11:44 UTC, and Mein Schiff 4 at 11:46 UTC. A sixth vessel, Aroya, crossed on 19 April at 19:15 UTC, extending departures from Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, and Dammam. The crossings took place during a narrow window after Iran said the strait was open to commercial traffic during the ceasefire, though access has since tightened again.

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Cruise ship assists stranded skiff near superyacht Launchpad The 58-metre expedition cruise ship Wilderness Legacy diverted to assist a 6-metre skiff that had run out of fuel in Southeast Alaska, while the 118-metre superyacht Launchpad was operating nearby. The US Coast Guard determined that the skiff was not in distress and issued a marine assistance request. Wilderness Legacy subsequently reached the boat and reportedly towed it into the sheltered waters of Farragut Bay. According to #MarineTraffic data, Wilderness Legacy altered course twice, at 06:11 and 06:38 UTC on 4 August, before stopping at 07:05 UTC and getting underway again at 07:46 UTC. Launchpad was recorded stopped at 06:15 UTC and later drifting at 07:58 UTC. A representative for the Zuckerberg-owned Launchpad told media outlets that the crew had been operating on a different radio channel and that assistance was already underway by the time the Coast Guard broadcast was reviewed. All parties were reported safe.

Cruise ship assists stranded skiff near superyacht Launchpad The 58-metre expedition cruise ship Wilderness Legacy diverted to assist a 6-metre skiff that had run out of fuel in Southeast Alaska, while the 118-metre superyacht Launchpad was operating nearby. The US Coast Guard determined that the skiff was not in distress and issued a marine assistance request. Wilderness Legacy subsequently reached the boat and reportedly towed it into the sheltered waters of Farragut Bay. According to #MarineTraffic data, Wilderness Legacy altered course twice, at 06:11 and 06:38 UTC on 4 August, before stopping at 07:05 UTC and getting underway again at 07:46 UTC. Launchpad was recorded stopped at 06:15 UTC and later drifting at 07:58 UTC. A representative for the Zuckerberg-owned Launchpad told media outlets that the crew had been operating on a different radio channel and that assistance was already underway by the time the Coast Guard broadcast was reviewed. All parties were reported safe.

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Fire involving two LNG vessels disrupts Damietta terminal A fire involving the Energos Winter floating storage and regasification unit and the LNG carrier GasLog Salem has disrupted activity at Egypt’s Damietta LNG terminal. Following the incident, both vessels were moved offshore as authorities assessed the damage, while another #LNG carrier scheduled to discharge at the terminal also departed the area. The blaze was contained and no casualties were reported.

Fire involving two LNG vessels disrupts Damietta terminal A fire involving the Energos Winter floating storage and regasification unit and the LNG carrier GasLog Salem has disrupted activity at Egypt’s Damietta LNG terminal. Following the incident, both vessels were moved offshore as authorities assessed the damage, while another #LNG carrier scheduled to discharge at the terminal also departed the area. The blaze was contained and no casualties were reported.

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Bulk carrier attacked off Yemen continues toward India A bulk carrier has reportedly come under attack by unknown armed assailants off Yemen, prompting renewed warnings for vessels transiting the southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The incident involving the Palau-flagged bulk carrier Lady Naeima was reported at around 07:19 UTC on 5 July, approximately 30 nautical miles southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. According to #MarineTraffic data, the 137-metre bulker is now underway in the Gulf of Aden, sailing at around 13.8 knots and heading for Kandla, India. The vessel crossed Bab el-Mandeb at 17:03 UTC on 5 July and later entered the Gulf of Aden at 20:28 UTC, after leaving the incident area. The Lady Naeima is currently sailing in ballast, with a reported draught of 5.1 metres, and an estimated arrival at Kandla on 12 July.

Bulk carrier attacked off Yemen continues toward India A bulk carrier has reportedly come under attack by unknown armed assailants off Yemen, prompting renewed warnings for vessels transiting the southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The incident involving the Palau-flagged bulk carrier Lady Naeima was reported at around 07:19 UTC on 5 July, approximately 30 nautical miles southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. According to #MarineTraffic data, the 137-metre bulker is now underway in the Gulf of Aden, sailing at around 13.8 knots and heading for Kandla, India. The vessel crossed Bab el-Mandeb at 17:03 UTC on 5 July and later entered the Gulf of Aden at 20:28 UTC, after leaving the incident area. The Lady Naeima is currently sailing in ballast, with a reported draught of 5.1 metres, and an estimated arrival at Kandla on 12 July.

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Three vessels hit by drones while sailing in Black Sea Three commercial vessels were reportedly struck by Russian drones while transiting the Black Sea. According to media reports, minor fires broke out and no injuries were reported. One of the vessels was identified as the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier KSL Deyang. According to #MarineTraffic data, the vessel departed Burgas, Bulgaria, on 3 May at 14:17 UTC and later updated her AIS destination from to Solina, Romania on 11 May at 02:30 UTC. The bulker was recorded underway in the Black Sea on 14 May.

Three vessels hit by drones while sailing in Black Sea Three commercial vessels were reportedly struck by Russian drones while transiting the Black Sea. According to media reports, minor fires broke out and no injuries were reported. One of the vessels was identified as the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier KSL Deyang. According to #MarineTraffic data, the vessel departed Burgas, Bulgaria, on 3 May at 14:17 UTC and later updated her AIS destination from to Solina, Romania on 11 May at 02:30 UTC. The bulker was recorded underway in the Black Sea on 14 May.

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US-seized tanker Skipper now underway, accompanied by US Coast Guard The VLCC Skipper, which was seized by US forces, is now underway and being closely monitored by the US Coast Guard. The #tanker began moving on 10 December at 22:38 UTC following her interception. #MarineTraffic data shows that the vessel changed course in the early hours of 11 December at 00:35 UTC, shortly before updating her reported draught from 12m to 21.4m. Later today, at 14:25 UTC, the Skipper came into close proximity with a US Coast Guard vessel.

US-seized tanker Skipper now underway, accompanied by US Coast Guard The VLCC Skipper, which was seized by US forces, is now underway and being closely monitored by the US Coast Guard. The #tanker began moving on 10 December at 22:38 UTC following her interception. #MarineTraffic data shows that the vessel changed course in the early hours of 11 December at 00:35 UTC, shortly before updating her reported draught from 12m to 21.4m. Later today, at 14:25 UTC, the Skipper came into close proximity with a US Coast Guard vessel.

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Search continues for missing crew after collision off Istanbul Search and rescue operations remain underway in the Sea of Marmara after the Turkish-flagged general cargo vessel Tugberk Imamoglu collided with the oil/chemical tanker Alsu around 18 nautical miles south of Silivri early Wednesday. The cargo ship is believed to have sunk and all crew members are reported missing. #MarineTraffic data show that the 90-metre Tugberk Imamoglu departed Iskenderun on 27 August, bound for Karadeniz Ereğli. She crossed the Dardanelles at 13:43 UTC on 1 September and was last detected in the Sea of Marmara at 16:07 UTC, travelling at around 7 knots. The 91-metre Alsu, which had departed Derince for Aliağa, was later recorded operating near the Turkish Coast Guard vessel TCSG 303 for around 80 minutes as the response continued. The search is taking place at depths of approximately 800–900 metres, complicating rescue and recovery efforts.

Search continues for missing crew after collision off Istanbul Search and rescue operations remain underway in the Sea of Marmara after the Turkish-flagged general cargo vessel Tugberk Imamoglu collided with the oil/chemical tanker Alsu around 18 nautical miles south of Silivri early Wednesday. The cargo ship is believed to have sunk and all crew members are reported missing. #MarineTraffic data show that the 90-metre Tugberk Imamoglu departed Iskenderun on 27 August, bound for Karadeniz Ereğli. She crossed the Dardanelles at 13:43 UTC on 1 September and was last detected in the Sea of Marmara at 16:07 UTC, travelling at around 7 knots. The 91-metre Alsu, which had departed Derince for Aliağa, was later recorded operating near the Turkish Coast Guard vessel TCSG 303 for around 80 minutes as the response continued. The search is taking place at depths of approximately 800–900 metres, complicating rescue and recovery efforts.

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Chokepoint traffic holds, risks shift #MarineTraffic data show vessel traffic remained active through Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb last week, although headline volumes mask significant changes in the underlying mix. Hormuz recorded 121 crossings, up 2.5% from 118. Laden crossings fell 27% to 35, while ballast movements rose to 61 and sanctioned crossings increased from 9 to 16. Iran’s unilateral routing scheme accounted for 46.3% of crossings. Bab el-Mandeb recorded 269 crossings, up 3.1% and roughly 2.2 times Hormuz volumes. Laden transits increased to 131, while dark transits fell from 23 to 15. The figures show why vessel-level tracking matters when assessing changing maritime risk.

Chokepoint traffic holds, risks shift #MarineTraffic data show vessel traffic remained active through Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb last week, although headline volumes mask significant changes in the underlying mix. Hormuz recorded 121 crossings, up 2.5% from 118. Laden crossings fell 27% to 35, while ballast movements rose to 61 and sanctioned crossings increased from 9 to 16. Iran’s unilateral routing scheme accounted for 46.3% of crossings. Bab el-Mandeb recorded 269 crossings, up 3.1% and roughly 2.2 times Hormuz volumes. Laden transits increased to 131, while dark transits fell from 23 to 15. The figures show why vessel-level tracking matters when assessing changing maritime risk.

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Traffic rises, risks persist #MarineTraffic data recorded 41 verified crossings through the monitored Strait of Hormuz zone on 7 July, up from 36 the previous day. Commercial west to east movements continued to lead activity, while laden crude, dry bulk and LPG voyages remained prominent. However, routing patterns reflected continued uncertainty, with increased use of IMO routes alongside a high share of Dark or Unknown transits and declining use of the Omani route. The security environment also deteriorated following two newly confirmed tanker incidents near Oman, while the introduction of OFAC General License X1 tightened the compliance landscape for Iranian related trade. The combination of operational risk and regulatory pressure suggests confidence remains measured despite stronger traffic volumes.

Traffic rises, risks persist #MarineTraffic data recorded 41 verified crossings through the monitored Strait of Hormuz zone on 7 July, up from 36 the previous day. Commercial west to east movements continued to lead activity, while laden crude, dry bulk and LPG voyages remained prominent. However, routing patterns reflected continued uncertainty, with increased use of IMO routes alongside a high share of Dark or Unknown transits and declining use of the Omani route. The security environment also deteriorated following two newly confirmed tanker incidents near Oman, while the introduction of OFAC General License X1 tightened the compliance landscape for Iranian related trade. The combination of operational risk and regulatory pressure suggests confidence remains measured despite stronger traffic volumes.

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Hormuz traffic reaches three week low MarineTraffic data indicate confirmed crossings through the monitored Strait of Hormuz zone fell to eight on 16 July, down from 15 a day earlier and marking a three week low. Seven of the eight transits followed the Iranian route, with no crossings via the Omani route and no shadow fleet movements recorded. Traffic was evenly split between commercial and non commercial vessels, while half of all crossings were Iranian flagged. The latest data reflect a continued decline in vessel activity, reinforcing signs of a more selective operating environment across one of the world's busiest maritime chokepoints. Read more here:

Hormuz traffic reaches three week low MarineTraffic data indicate confirmed crossings through the monitored Strait of Hormuz zone fell to eight on 16 July, down from 15 a day earlier and marking a three week low. Seven of the eight transits followed the Iranian route, with no crossings via the Omani route and no shadow fleet movements recorded. Traffic was evenly split between commercial and non commercial vessels, while half of all crossings were Iranian flagged. The latest data reflect a continued decline in vessel activity, reinforcing signs of a more selective operating environment across one of the world's busiest maritime chokepoints. Read more here:

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New satellite navigation interference observed near the coast of Ras Al Khaimah A new satellite navigation interference pattern was detected off the coast of Ras Al Khaimah starting at 15:00 UTC yesterday. Unlike the typical single-point clustering commonly associated with signal jamming, this interference creates the appearance of vessels moving in a straight line toward the Strait of Hormuz, even though the vessels are not actually following that trajectory. Further analysis using #MarineTraffic playback confirms that this movement is artificial. Vessel tracks show clear inconsistencies when compared with simultaneous vessel movements and reported headings, indicating that the apparent transit is the result of navigation interference rather than real vessel activity. From a market monitoring perspective, Kpler analysts have implemented enhanced monitoring protocols to identify and exclude erroneous insights generated by spoofed tracks, such as false Strait of Hormuz crossings or incorrect port calls, ensuring that market signals continue to reflect genuine vessel activity.

New satellite navigation interference observed near the coast of Ras Al Khaimah A new satellite navigation interference pattern was detected off the coast of Ras Al Khaimah starting at 15:00 UTC yesterday. Unlike the typical single-point clustering commonly associated with signal jamming, this interference creates the appearance of vessels moving in a straight line toward the Strait of Hormuz, even though the vessels are not actually following that trajectory. Further analysis using #MarineTraffic playback confirms that this movement is artificial. Vessel tracks show clear inconsistencies when compared with simultaneous vessel movements and reported headings, indicating that the apparent transit is the result of navigation interference rather than real vessel activity. From a market monitoring perspective, Kpler analysts have implemented enhanced monitoring protocols to identify and exclude erroneous insights generated by spoofed tracks, such as false Strait of Hormuz crossings or incorrect port calls, ensuring that market signals continue to reflect genuine vessel activity.

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Tanker traffic through Strait of Hormuz down by 90% Analysis of vessel activity indicates tanker transits are now around 90% lower than last week. Matt Wright, Principal Freight Analyst at Kpler, explains: "Unlike several other vessel segments where movements have largely ceased, some tankers are still travelling east and west through the strait, with a number of voyages occurring under AIS blackouts."

Tanker traffic through Strait of Hormuz down by 90% Analysis of vessel activity indicates tanker transits are now around 90% lower than last week. Matt Wright, Principal Freight Analyst at Kpler, explains: "Unlike several other vessel segments where movements have largely ceased, some tankers are still travelling east and west through the strait, with a number of voyages occurring under AIS blackouts."

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Hormuz crossings fall by half as Bab el-Mandeb traffic holds steady Vessel activity through the Strait of Hormuz declined sharply on 31 August, with five confirmed crossings, down 50% from 10 the previous day, according to #MarineTraffic data. Four vessels entered the Middle East Gulf, while one exited. The crossings followed a mix of Iranian, Omani and negotiated routes and included two shadow-fleet vessels and one sanctioned vessel. This figure remains preliminary, as “dark” crossings may be retrospectively identified and added as new confirmation data becomes available. By contrast, activity through Bab el-Mandeb remained broadly stable, with 35 confirmed crossings, up 2.9% day-on-day. Nineteen vessels entered the Red Sea and 16 exited, with no dark transits or new IMO-confirmed attacks recorded.

Hormuz crossings fall by half as Bab el-Mandeb traffic holds steady Vessel activity through the Strait of Hormuz declined sharply on 31 August, with five confirmed crossings, down 50% from 10 the previous day, according to #MarineTraffic data. Four vessels entered the Middle East Gulf, while one exited. The crossings followed a mix of Iranian, Omani and negotiated routes and included two shadow-fleet vessels and one sanctioned vessel. This figure remains preliminary, as “dark” crossings may be retrospectively identified and added as new confirmation data becomes available. By contrast, activity through Bab el-Mandeb remained broadly stable, with 35 confirmed crossings, up 2.9% day-on-day. Nineteen vessels entered the Red Sea and 16 exited, with no dark transits or new IMO-confirmed attacks recorded.

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Maritime traffic rises despite risk Vessel movements increased across Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb on 11 August, but the underlying risk picture remains elevated. Hormuz recorded 14 crossings, up 16.7% day on day, including 12 vessels entering the Middle East Gulf. Eleven of the 14 used the Iranian Unilateral Scheme, with no TSS crossings recorded. Bab el-Mandeb traffic rose 14.3% to 40 crossings, including 23 Red Sea entries. The dataset also recorded four dark transits, four sanctioned crossings and seven shadow fleet crossings, highlighting the value of continued #MarineTraffic visibility as vessel behaviour evolves.

Maritime traffic rises despite risk Vessel movements increased across Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb on 11 August, but the underlying risk picture remains elevated. Hormuz recorded 14 crossings, up 16.7% day on day, including 12 vessels entering the Middle East Gulf. Eleven of the 14 used the Iranian Unilateral Scheme, with no TSS crossings recorded. Bab el-Mandeb traffic rose 14.3% to 40 crossings, including 23 Red Sea entries. The dataset also recorded four dark transits, four sanctioned crossings and seven shadow fleet crossings, highlighting the value of continued #MarineTraffic visibility as vessel behaviour evolves.

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Strait traffic trends lower #MarineTraffic data show vessel traffic declining across both the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb on 25 August. The Strait of Hormuz recorded five confirmed crossings, down 28.6% day on day from seven. Two vessels entered the Middle East Gulf and three exited, with all five using the Iranian Unilateral Scheme. Bab el-Mandeb recorded 36 confirmed crossings, down 7.7% from 39. Fifteen vessels entered the Red Sea and 21 exited. Two dark transits were also identified, adding to continued scrutiny of #vessel movements through the region’s key maritime chokepoints.

Strait traffic trends lower #MarineTraffic data show vessel traffic declining across both the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb on 25 August. The Strait of Hormuz recorded five confirmed crossings, down 28.6% day on day from seven. Two vessels entered the Middle East Gulf and three exited, with all five using the Iranian Unilateral Scheme. Bab el-Mandeb recorded 36 confirmed crossings, down 7.7% from 39. Fifteen vessels entered the Red Sea and 21 exited. Two dark transits were also identified, adding to continued scrutiny of #vessel movements through the region’s key maritime chokepoints.

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Transit patterns diverge #MarineTraffic data highlights diverging patterns across two of the world's most strategically important maritime chokepoints. Between 24 and 26 July, the Strait of Hormuz recorded 29 verified crossings, including 21 vessels exiting the Middle East Gulf and 8 entering. Routing remained evenly split, with 14 transits using the Iranian Unilateral Scheme, 14 classified as Route Undetermined, and one using the Hormuz Traffic Separation Scheme. By comparison, Bab el-Mandeb recorded 100 verified crossings, with 51 vessels entering the Red Sea and 49 exiting. Ninety vessels followed the Traffic Separation Scheme, while 10 completed dark transits. Several vessels that had previously delayed or reversed course later completed their crossings, suggesting operators are continuing to assess risk dynamically rather than avoiding the route altogether.

Transit patterns diverge #MarineTraffic data highlights diverging patterns across two of the world's most strategically important maritime chokepoints. Between 24 and 26 July, the Strait of Hormuz recorded 29 verified crossings, including 21 vessels exiting the Middle East Gulf and 8 entering. Routing remained evenly split, with 14 transits using the Iranian Unilateral Scheme, 14 classified as Route Undetermined, and one using the Hormuz Traffic Separation Scheme. By comparison, Bab el-Mandeb recorded 100 verified crossings, with 51 vessels entering the Red Sea and 49 exiting. Ninety vessels followed the Traffic Separation Scheme, while 10 completed dark transits. Several vessels that had previously delayed or reversed course later completed their crossings, suggesting operators are continuing to assess risk dynamically rather than avoiding the route altogether.

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CMA CGM containership passes Strait of Hormuz A French-owned containership has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first French-owned vessel to pass through the waterway since hostilities escalated at the end of February. According to #MarineTraffic data, the Malta-flagged CMA CGM Kribi crossed the strait on 2 April after updating her AIS destination twice, first from “CGPNR” to “French Owner” at 12:41 UTC, and then to “Owner France” at 13:18 UTC. The vessel had originally been bound for Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo. The 255-metre container ship, built in 2014 and with a capacity of 5,380 TEU, departed Ghantoot, UAE, on 28 March at 08:59 UTC. The vessel is currently underway using engine and sailing south along the coast of Oman at around 10.3 knots, with a reported draught of 13 metres, indicating she is laden.

CMA CGM containership passes Strait of Hormuz A French-owned containership has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first French-owned vessel to pass through the waterway since hostilities escalated at the end of February. According to #MarineTraffic data, the Malta-flagged CMA CGM Kribi crossed the strait on 2 April after updating her AIS destination twice, first from “CGPNR” to “French Owner” at 12:41 UTC, and then to “Owner France” at 13:18 UTC. The vessel had originally been bound for Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo. The 255-metre container ship, built in 2014 and with a capacity of 5,380 TEU, departed Ghantoot, UAE, on 28 March at 08:59 UTC. The vessel is currently underway using engine and sailing south along the coast of Oman at around 10.3 knots, with a reported draught of 13 metres, indicating she is laden.

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Traffic diverges across chokepoints Maritime traffic trends diverged sharply across the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb. Hormuz crossings fell 28% to 77, with laden voyages declining from 45 to 33. Sanctioned and shadow fleet crossings dropped from 50 to 23, while 40 transits remained Route Undetermined and 32 used Iran’s unilateral scheme. Bab el-Mandeb moved in the opposite direction. Crossings recovered 9.7% to 248 and laden traffic rose from 103 to 109. Dark transits held near 23 and TSS adherence remained around 91%. The data points to growing pressure on Gulf shipping, while Red Sea traffic continues to show greater operational resilience.

Traffic diverges across chokepoints Maritime traffic trends diverged sharply across the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb. Hormuz crossings fell 28% to 77, with laden voyages declining from 45 to 33. Sanctioned and shadow fleet crossings dropped from 50 to 23, while 40 transits remained Route Undetermined and 32 used Iran’s unilateral scheme. Bab el-Mandeb moved in the opposite direction. Crossings recovered 9.7% to 248 and laden traffic rose from 103 to 109. Dark transits held near 23 and TSS adherence remained around 91%. The data points to growing pressure on Gulf shipping, while Red Sea traffic continues to show greater operational resilience.

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Hormuz Traffic Falls, Red Sea Resilient Maritime traffic diverged across two critical chokepoints last week. Strait of Hormuz crossings fell 19.5% to 95 from 118, with daily traffic declining from a peak of 19 on 11 August to just three on 16 August. Of the total, 51 crossings used the Iranian Unilateral Scheme and 44 were Route Undetermined. No Hormuz TSS or Omani-route crossings were recorded. Bab el-Mandeb crossings increased 6.7% to 254 from 238, with 150 vessels entering the Red Sea and 104 exiting. Dark transits fell sharply to 16 from 40, although compliance and security exposure persisted, with 29 sanctioned and 39 shadow fleet crossings recorded during the week.

Hormuz Traffic Falls, Red Sea Resilient Maritime traffic diverged across two critical chokepoints last week. Strait of Hormuz crossings fell 19.5% to 95 from 118, with daily traffic declining from a peak of 19 on 11 August to just three on 16 August. Of the total, 51 crossings used the Iranian Unilateral Scheme and 44 were Route Undetermined. No Hormuz TSS or Omani-route crossings were recorded. Bab el-Mandeb crossings increased 6.7% to 254 from 238, with 150 vessels entering the Red Sea and 104 exiting. Dark transits fell sharply to 16 from 40, although compliance and security exposure persisted, with 29 sanctioned and 39 shadow fleet crossings recorded during the week.

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Chokepoint activity diverges #MarineTraffic data showed a widening contrast in vessel movements across the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb. Hormuz recorded eight confirmed crossings, a 33% daily decline, with most traffic following the Iranian Unilateral Scheme. Activity through Bab el-Mandeb increased 18% to 26 confirmed crossings, including three dark transits. The IMO reported no additional confirmed vessel attacks. MarineTraffic continues to provide visibility into vessel movements, routing decisions and changing traffic patterns across both waterways.

Chokepoint activity diverges #MarineTraffic data showed a widening contrast in vessel movements across the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb. Hormuz recorded eight confirmed crossings, a 33% daily decline, with most traffic following the Iranian Unilateral Scheme. Activity through Bab el-Mandeb increased 18% to 26 confirmed crossings, including three dark transits. The IMO reported no additional confirmed vessel attacks. MarineTraffic continues to provide visibility into vessel movements, routing decisions and changing traffic patterns across both waterways.

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Strait of Hormuz transit and risk monitor Transit activity in the Strait of Hormuz strengthened over the weekend, with crossings reaching 10 on Saturday and 11 on Sunday, according to #MarineTraffic data. Sanctioned vessels accounted for almost half of Sunday’s movements, highlighting a shift in traffic composition alongside rising volumes. No verified physical attacks or incidents during this period, despite elevated geopolitical rhetoric. While this suggests near term operational stability, evolving political developments may still shape vessel behaviour and risk exposure in the days ahead. Read the latest analysis by Dimitris Ampatzidis, Kpler Senior Risk & Compliance Analyst: Here’s a playback of vessel activity in the Strait of Hormuz over the past two days.

Strait of Hormuz transit and risk monitor Transit activity in the Strait of Hormuz strengthened over the weekend, with crossings reaching 10 on Saturday and 11 on Sunday, according to #MarineTraffic data. Sanctioned vessels accounted for almost half of Sunday’s movements, highlighting a shift in traffic composition alongside rising volumes. No verified physical attacks or incidents during this period, despite elevated geopolitical rhetoric. While this suggests near term operational stability, evolving political developments may still shape vessel behaviour and risk exposure in the days ahead. Read the latest analysis by Dimitris Ampatzidis, Kpler Senior Risk & Compliance Analyst: Here’s a playback of vessel activity in the Strait of Hormuz over the past two days.

152,411 görüntüleme • 5 ay önce

Strait of Hormuz crossings nearly triple week-on-week Vessel activity through the Strait of Hormuz has rebounded sharply across two consecutive weekends, pointing to a clear shift in traffic patterns through one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints. According to #MarineTraffic data and Kpler data, confirmed crossings rose from 32 vessels between 12–14 June to 93 vessels between 19–21 June, an increase of 61 crossings week-on-week. The sharpest change came on Saturday, when crossings jumped from 3 to 42 compared with the previous weekend. The recovery has been supported by recent diplomatic developments and a temporary OFAC general license, which has helped ease immediate compliance uncertainty around approved Hormuz transits until 21 August.

Strait of Hormuz crossings nearly triple week-on-week Vessel activity through the Strait of Hormuz has rebounded sharply across two consecutive weekends, pointing to a clear shift in traffic patterns through one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints. According to #MarineTraffic data and Kpler data, confirmed crossings rose from 32 vessels between 12–14 June to 93 vessels between 19–21 June, an increase of 61 crossings week-on-week. The sharpest change came on Saturday, when crossings jumped from 3 to 42 compared with the previous weekend. The recovery has been supported by recent diplomatic developments and a temporary OFAC general license, which has helped ease immediate compliance uncertainty around approved Hormuz transits until 21 August.

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Strait Traffic remains resilient #MarineTraffic data recorded 108 verified vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz between 3 and 5 July, with 43 crossings on 3 July, 34 on 4 July and 31 on 5 July. Traffic was broadly balanced by direction, with 60 East-to-West crossings and 48 West-to-East crossings. Route selection remained fragmented, with 44 vessels using the Iranian Route, 30 using the Omani Route, 10 following the IMO Route and 24 classified as Dark or Unknown. The transits covered a wide range of vessel types, including tankers, container ships, bulk carriers and gas carriers, underscoring that commercial shipping continues to move through the Strait while operators maintain diversified routing strategies amid ongoing geopolitical and maritime security risks.

Strait Traffic remains resilient #MarineTraffic data recorded 108 verified vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz between 3 and 5 July, with 43 crossings on 3 July, 34 on 4 July and 31 on 5 July. Traffic was broadly balanced by direction, with 60 East-to-West crossings and 48 West-to-East crossings. Route selection remained fragmented, with 44 vessels using the Iranian Route, 30 using the Omani Route, 10 following the IMO Route and 24 classified as Dark or Unknown. The transits covered a wide range of vessel types, including tankers, container ships, bulk carriers and gas carriers, underscoring that commercial shipping continues to move through the Strait while operators maintain diversified routing strategies amid ongoing geopolitical and maritime security risks.

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Russian tanker diverts course amid US naval presence A sanctioned Russian oil tanker has made three failed attempts to reach Venezuela after a US Navy destroyer blocked its route. According to #MarineTraffic data, the Seahorse departed from the Port of Matanzas in Cuba on November 9 at 8:54 a.m. local time. While sailing toward Venezuela, the vessel made a U-turn on November 14 after altering its course to 160 degrees. According to media reports, the vessel was intercepted by the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Stockdale. The laden tanker made another U-turn on November 16, rejoining its initial route, before being intercepted again in the early hours of November 17, after which it made yet another attempt to continue its voyage. The vessel is currently sailing in the Caribbean at 10 knots with an unknown destination. Watch the playback of the tanker's movements:

Russian tanker diverts course amid US naval presence A sanctioned Russian oil tanker has made three failed attempts to reach Venezuela after a US Navy destroyer blocked its route. According to #MarineTraffic data, the Seahorse departed from the Port of Matanzas in Cuba on November 9 at 8:54 a.m. local time. While sailing toward Venezuela, the vessel made a U-turn on November 14 after altering its course to 160 degrees. According to media reports, the vessel was intercepted by the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Stockdale. The laden tanker made another U-turn on November 16, rejoining its initial route, before being intercepted again in the early hours of November 17, after which it made yet another attempt to continue its voyage. The vessel is currently sailing in the Caribbean at 10 knots with an unknown destination. Watch the playback of the tanker's movements:

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Hormuz traffic hits five #MarineTraffic data highlights sharply contrasting trends across the region's main maritime chokepoints on 30 July. Strait of Hormuz crossings fell to five from 22 the previous day, a 77% decline. All five vessels used the Iranian Unilateral Scheme, while no Hormuz TSS or Route Undetermined transits were recorded. Bab el Mandeb remained comparatively active with 47 crossings, including 27 vessels entering the Red Sea and 20 exiting. The dataset also identified four sanctioned vessel transits, eight shadow fleet crossings and one AIS dark transit. The figures suggest that while traffic continues through both corridors, routing patterns and operational risk remain closely linked to the evolving regional security environment.

Hormuz traffic hits five #MarineTraffic data highlights sharply contrasting trends across the region's main maritime chokepoints on 30 July. Strait of Hormuz crossings fell to five from 22 the previous day, a 77% decline. All five vessels used the Iranian Unilateral Scheme, while no Hormuz TSS or Route Undetermined transits were recorded. Bab el Mandeb remained comparatively active with 47 crossings, including 27 vessels entering the Red Sea and 20 exiting. The dataset also identified four sanctioned vessel transits, eight shadow fleet crossings and one AIS dark transit. The figures suggest that while traffic continues through both corridors, routing patterns and operational risk remain closely linked to the evolving regional security environment.

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Hormuz traffic remains muted The latest #MarineTraffic data show traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained subdued over the weekend, with 30 verified crossings between 17 and 19 July and continued variation in route selection. Although no new confirmed attacks were reported during the latest monitoring period, the security environment remains elevated and shipping patterns continue to respond to geopolitical uncertainty. Monitoring daily vessel movements and routing choices remains essential for understanding operational risk and the resilience of global trade flows.

Hormuz traffic remains muted The latest #MarineTraffic data show traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained subdued over the weekend, with 30 verified crossings between 17 and 19 July and continued variation in route selection. Although no new confirmed attacks were reported during the latest monitoring period, the security environment remains elevated and shipping patterns continue to respond to geopolitical uncertainty. Monitoring daily vessel movements and routing choices remains essential for understanding operational risk and the resilience of global trade flows.

41,830 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce