Maritime activity slows in Gulf Kpler vessel tracking indicates... declines in maritime traffic in the Mideast #Gulf since the Israel-Iran conflict began on Friday, June 13. In addition to the risks of conflict escalation, subsequent navigation system interference and disruption have further reduced maritime traffic in the region. Stay ahead of the market with Kpler Insight: #kplershow more

Verified crossings still at historic lows As of 17... June, Kpler observed six verified crossings across the monitored zone. Traffic was weighted east to west, and most vessels followed established Iranian coastal passage routes. One sanctioned vessel, Ostria, was identified transiting east to west in ballast. No additional physical attacks have been confirmed since 10 May, leaving the maritime risk picture broadly unchanged. The latest movements come as US-Iran discussions continue around a proposed 60 day memorandum intended to support maritime security and preserve the current ceasefire framework. While transit activity continues, relatively low crossing volumes indicate that shipping patterns remain cautious rather than fully restored. Stay ahead of the market with #Kpler Insight:show more

Hormuz traffic cautiously improves Confirmed Strait of Hormuz traffic... stayed active on 23 June, with 31 verified crossings across commercial and energy-linked vessels. West-to-east movements dominated, while Iranian, Omani and IMO routes all remained in use. The Strait appears operational under the US-Iran MoU, but dark-route activity and uncertainty beyond the 60-day window keep the recovery cautious. Stay ahead of the market with #Kpler Insight:show more

Hormuz traffic shows recovery Verified Strait of Hormuz crossings... reached 25 on 18 June, marking a notable increase in daily maritime activity. Traffic was evenly distributed across both directions, with most vessels following established Iranian route patterns. Five sanctioned vessels were recorded among the crossings, while no additional physical attacks have been confirmed since 10 May. The latest figures coincide with discussions surrounding the implementation phase of the US-Iran 60 day memorandum framework, which aims to preserve the ceasefire, support navigation through the Strait and facilitate broader negotiations. While this d/d uptick points to improving operating conditions, unresolved implementation details and continued dark crossings indicate a continued elevated degree of caution with ship operators. Stay ahead of the market with #Kpler Insight:show more

Hormuz traffic sees a sharp d/d uptick Confirmed Strait... of Hormuz crossings rose to 70 on 24 June, up 105% day on day, as demining efforts advanced and operators increasingly used the Omani route. Commercial traffic accounted for most activity, with 53 transits, while low-risk vessels dominated the day’s profile. The US-Iran MoU framework and apparent lifting of the US blockade appear to have supported a short-term confidence boost, although IRGC warnings against use of the Omani route could create a new source of contention. IMO-route use picked up slightly, but continued Dark routing, incomplete demining and unresolved issues over inspections, sanctions and future Strait governance mean the rebound is not yet a confirmed return to pre-crisis conditions. Stay ahead of the market with #Kpler Insight:show more

Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz in the... past 48 hours.show more

Two days ago, the Iranian regime had 11 ships... in the Gulf of Oman, today they have ZERO. The Iranian regime has harassed and attacked international shipping in the Gulf of Oman for decades. Those days are over. Freedom of maritime navigation has underpinned American and global economic prosperity for more than 80 years. U.S. forces will continue to defend it.show more

BREAKING: The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported... that an oil tanker caught fire approximately 15 nautical miles northeast of Masirah Island, Oman, forcing its crew to abandon ship. The vessel has been identified as the Palau-flagged, Indian-crewed tanker MT Marivex, carrying 24 Indian crew members. According to India's Ministry of Ports, the tanker was targeted by Shahed-136 one-way attack drones operated by the IRGC Aerospace Force, resulting in a fire on board and the subsequent evacuation of the crew. Footage released from the scene shows the vessel engulfed in flames. Notably, a U.S. Navy San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock can be seen operating in close proximity to the burning tanker, likely as part of the emergency response and maritime security effort. The attack marks another escalation in the ongoing conflict, with commercial shipping in the Arabian Sea and approaches to the Gulf of Oman increasingly exposed to military action. #OperationEpicFury #OperationLionsRoarshow more

🚨 BREAKING: Iran just went from having 11 ships... in the Gulf of Oman to ZERO, CENTCOM announces Total and complete OBLITERATING under President Trump 🔥 " The Iranian regime has harassed and attacked international shipping in the Gulf of Oman for decades. Those days are over. Freedom of maritime navigation has underpinned American and global economic prosperity for more than 80 years. U.S. forces will continue to defend it."show more

🚨🇮🇷IRAN RELEASES FOOTAGE OF SEIZED "ISRAELI-OWNED" SHIP IN STRAIT... OF HORMUZ The seizure marks another escalation in regional tensions as Tehran continues targeting maritime assets linked to Israel. Source: N12show more

Iran has begun using maritime kamikaze drones to target... vessels in the Persian Gulf. Footage shows one such drone striking a oil tanker near Kuwait.show more

More vessels are moving through the Strait of Hormuz... today in what looks like the strongest traffic since the war began. That may have been the clearest sign yet this U.S.-Iran conflict was closer to the end than the beginning.show more

Interesting video from Kpler via the CNBC story below.... It shows the shipping activity in the Persian Gulf today. After it was announced that the Strait was open, dozens of ships turned on their AIS (GPS) and sailed to the Strait. Then they abruptly stopped, U-turned, and turned off their AIS. In the end, the traffic that went through was no different than any other day of the war. Shippers are still thinking it is closed. Sal Mercogliano (WGOW Shipping) 🚢⚓🐪🚒🏴‍☠️ John Ʌ Konrad Vshow more

🇿🇦⚓️ Multinational naval exercises “Will for Peace 2026” have... begun in SA’s territorial waters. Based in Simon’s Town, the drills involve navies of China and South Africa, with ships from Russia and Iran participating. The exercises focus on maritime security & safe navigation.show more

Overnight, U.S. forces carried out a maritime interdiction and... right-of-visit boarding of the sanctioned stateless vessel M/T Majestic X transporting oil from Iran, in the Indian Ocean within the INDOPACOM area of responsibility. We will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks and interdict vessels providing material support to Iran, wherever they operate. International waters cannot be used as a shield by sanctioned actors. The Department of War will continue to deny illicit actors and their vessels freedom of maneuver in the maritime domain.show more

‼️‼️🔥🇹🇷🇷🇺 A Turkish-owned cargo ship was reportedly attacked by... a drone in the Black Sea, leaving two Turkish crew members injured. 🔻The vessel sustained damage during the attack while operating in the Black Sea amid ongoing security tensions linked to the Russia-Ukraine war. The injured crew members received medical treatment, while the ship remained afloat. 🔻The incident marks the latest attack involving commercial shipping in the Black Sea, where maritime traffic has increasingly faced risks from drone and missile strikes since the start of the conflict. Video is generated by Grok AIshow more

The United States has struck the Aq Tappeh Khan... railway bridge in Iran, a critical corridor that Russia has used for freight since late last year and that saw rail traffic from China triple after the maritime blockadeshow more

Footage of he American cargo vessel "Arista" in the... Strait of Hormuz, seized by the IRGC for violating maritime transit laws and regulations, according to Iranian authorities.show more