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Visualizing the Strait of Hormuz shutdown using AIS tracking data. Wild to see the precipitous drop off in transits from 100's of vessels per day to a handful. The craziest part is zooming in to track a single Indian LPG tanker and watching it intentionally go dark -- turning... show more

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#DataViz: All vessel activity in the #StraitofHormuz and Wider Region (27/02 - 05/03 over 50m in length) With all eyes on the Hormuz zooming out provides context on the flow of vessels. A few oddities in the ais still but this could be down to GNSS interference. #map #ais

#DataViz: All vessel activity in the #StraitofHormuz and Wider Region (27/02 - 05/03 over 50m in length) With all eyes on the Hormuz zooming out provides context on the flow of vessels. A few oddities in the ais still but this could be down to GNSS interference. #map #ais

Craig Taylor

17,213 views • 5 months ago

#Datafy | After days of Iranian-imposed blockade, some limited traffic has started to trickle through the Strait of Hormuz, as per ship tracking sites that use AIS (Automatic Identification System) signals to map the movement of a ship. Experts and watchers, however, say that the AIS-based tracking may not produce an accurate picture of the ship traffic as vessels tend to turn off their AIS transponders while transiting through the strait, which handles nearly 20% of the global energy flows. Analysis claim that shadow tankers are among the ships that are currently transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. As per reports, around several ships of a Greece-based ship operator has also passed through the waterway in the last few days.

#Datafy | After days of Iranian-imposed blockade, some limited traffic has started to trickle through the Strait of Hormuz, as per ship tracking sites that use AIS (Automatic Identification System) signals to map the movement of a ship. Experts and watchers, however, say that the AIS-based tracking may not produce an accurate picture of the ship traffic as vessels tend to turn off their AIS transponders while transiting through the strait, which handles nearly 20% of the global energy flows. Analysis claim that shadow tankers are among the ships that are currently transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. As per reports, around several ships of a Greece-based ship operator has also passed through the waterway in the last few days.

NDTV

32,958 views • 5 months ago

Over the last 24 hours, commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has remained steady despite continued regional tensions. Based on visible automatic identification system (AIS) data from roughly two-thirds of transiting vessels continued to use the Iranian (northern) traffic separation scheme, while the remaining traffic utilized the Omani (southern) route. Traffic remains below pre-conflict norms, and the true number of transits is likely higher than visible due to some vessels continuing to disable AIS while crossing the Strait.

Over the last 24 hours, commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has remained steady despite continued regional tensions. Based on visible automatic identification system (AIS) data from roughly two-thirds of transiting vessels continued to use the Iranian (northern) traffic separation scheme, while the remaining traffic utilized the Omani (southern) route. Traffic remains below pre-conflict norms, and the true number of transits is likely higher than visible due to some vessels continuing to disable AIS while crossing the Strait.

OSINTdefender

157,043 views • 1 month ago

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz appears to be increasing despite Iranian announcements attempting to regulate passage. MarineTraffic data shows at least 50 vessels transited the strait over the past 24 hours, with 39 utilizing the U.S.-recommended traffic separation scheme through Omani waters. The actual number is likely higher, as some vessels continue to transit with their AIS transponders switched off and are not publicly visible. For comparison, 130+ vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on an average day before the conflict.

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz appears to be increasing despite Iranian announcements attempting to regulate passage. MarineTraffic data shows at least 50 vessels transited the strait over the past 24 hours, with 39 utilizing the U.S.-recommended traffic separation scheme through Omani waters. The actual number is likely higher, as some vessels continue to transit with their AIS transponders switched off and are not publicly visible. For comparison, 130+ vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on an average day before the conflict.

OSINTdefender

232,651 views • 1 month ago

The Strait of Hormuz is now officially shut. Iran has even warned it may fire on any ships attempting to cross it. But here's why the Strait of Hormuz matters: The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow 21 mile wide passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the open ocean. Roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply moves through that chokepoint every single day. This is a chokepoint the entire global economy depends on. This appears to be Iran’s strategy: 1. Shut the Strait of Hormuz. 2. Constrict global oil supply. 3. Drive oil prices higher (Brent crude is already at its highest level in two years). 4. Increase inflationary pressure and economic stress globally. 5. Force major economies to pressure the US to de-escalate in exchange for reopening the Strait. It’s economic leverage through geography. Even without matching military scale, controlling a vital trade channel gives Iran the ability to impact global economies. The longer it’s closed, the bigger the problem.

The Strait of Hormuz is now officially shut. Iran has even warned it may fire on any ships attempting to cross it. But here's why the Strait of Hormuz matters: The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow 21 mile wide passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the open ocean. Roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply moves through that chokepoint every single day. This is a chokepoint the entire global economy depends on. This appears to be Iran’s strategy: 1. Shut the Strait of Hormuz. 2. Constrict global oil supply. 3. Drive oil prices higher (Brent crude is already at its highest level in two years). 4. Increase inflationary pressure and economic stress globally. 5. Force major economies to pressure the US to de-escalate in exchange for reopening the Strait. It’s economic leverage through geography. Even without matching military scale, controlling a vital trade channel gives Iran the ability to impact global economies. The longer it’s closed, the bigger the problem.

Milk Road Macro

194,809 views • 5 months ago

Vessel traffic in the area of the Strait of Hormuz via automatic identification system (AIS) data from shows a few vessels have transited in the last 24 hours using the Iranian traffic separation scheme. No traffic appears to transit outside of that; however, it has been reported that ships have transited under U.S. air cover without utilizing AIS.

Vessel traffic in the area of the Strait of Hormuz via automatic identification system (AIS) data from shows a few vessels have transited in the last 24 hours using the Iranian traffic separation scheme. No traffic appears to transit outside of that; however, it has been reported that ships have transited under U.S. air cover without utilizing AIS.

OSINTdefender

134,770 views • 2 months ago

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🚨 JUST IN: Iran claims to mediators it will LIMIT Strait of Hormuz tanker traffic to roughly a DOZEN per day, and they'd have to coordinate with the IRGC A "HANDFUL" of tankers have sailed through the Strait of Hormuz since the Iranian ceasefire began JD Vance is leading negotiations on Saturday and the White House expects oil prices to PLUMMET soon MAKE IT HAPPEN! Hold them to it, or bring more FAFO 🔥

Eric Daugherty

263,262 views • 4 months ago

Activity through the Strait of Hormuz appears to have increased over the last 24 hours, according to a visual analysis of automatic identification system (AIS) data available from Several vessels have transited utilizing the Iranian implemented traffic separation scheme with several more in progress.

Activity through the Strait of Hormuz appears to have increased over the last 24 hours, according to a visual analysis of automatic identification system (AIS) data available from Several vessels have transited utilizing the Iranian implemented traffic separation scheme with several more in progress.

OSINTdefender

226,680 views • 2 months ago

According to vessel tracking data from the Strait of Hormuz appears to have effectively closed just before 1700 UTC yesterday, with no transits observed after that time. At approximately 1650 UTC, the tanker 'Starbound Explorer' was turned around in Iranian waters before completing its transit and returned to the Persian Gulf. Around the same time, the container ship 'MSC Qingdao', which was exiting via the U.S. established shipping route through Omani waters, reversed course back toward the Persian Gulf before later turning around again and ultimately exiting the Strait.

According to vessel tracking data from the Strait of Hormuz appears to have effectively closed just before 1700 UTC yesterday, with no transits observed after that time. At approximately 1650 UTC, the tanker 'Starbound Explorer' was turned around in Iranian waters before completing its transit and returned to the Persian Gulf. Around the same time, the container ship 'MSC Qingdao', which was exiting via the U.S. established shipping route through Omani waters, reversed course back toward the Persian Gulf before later turning around again and ultimately exiting the Strait.

OSINTdefender

262,511 views • 1 month ago

MarineTraffic ship tracking data shows a significant drop in vessel movements through Strait of Hormuz after war started. Majority of vessels in the area had done U-turns, diverted to alternative routes/begun idling in Gulf of Oman, so fewer vessels heading toward Indian Ocean.

MarineTraffic ship tracking data shows a significant drop in vessel movements through Strait of Hormuz after war started. Majority of vessels in the area had done U-turns, diverted to alternative routes/begun idling in Gulf of Oman, so fewer vessels heading toward Indian Ocean.

Hassan Kurusee

15,566 views • 5 months ago

Is the Strait of Hormuz open or closed? Came up over lunch so I voice noted my agent to "boot up god's eye view and check." It sent me back this timelapse clip -- refreshed the AIS data, checked oil futures, mapped 120 days of vessel transits and rendered it out. TL;DR it's kinda open. Traffic is moving again, just not back to pre-conflict normal. Feels like I have a geopolitical analyst on demand. We're already living in the future my friends!

Is the Strait of Hormuz open or closed? Came up over lunch so I voice noted my agent to "boot up god's eye view and check." It sent me back this timelapse clip -- refreshed the AIS data, checked oil futures, mapped 120 days of vessel transits and rendered it out. TL;DR it's kinda open. Traffic is moving again, just not back to pre-conflict normal. Feels like I have a geopolitical analyst on demand. We're already living in the future my friends!

Bilawal Sidhu

68,826 views • 1 month ago

Tanker (red) and container (green) ship traffic in the area of the Strait of Hormuz during the first 24 hours of President Donald J. Trump's naval blockade of Iran from shows a handful of vessels made the transit through the Strait and a substantial decline in traffic inbound to Iranian ports.

Tanker (red) and container (green) ship traffic in the area of the Strait of Hormuz during the first 24 hours of President Donald J. Trump's naval blockade of Iran from shows a handful of vessels made the transit through the Strait and a substantial decline in traffic inbound to Iranian ports.

OSINTdefender

283,330 views • 4 months ago

BREAKING: 🇮🇷 In the last 72 hours, Iran's IRGC waved ~100 tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. All under the new "Persian Gulf Strait Authority." The toll? Up to $2M per Tanker. Paid in $BTC. That's ~$100M in 3 days. From one chokepoint. Settled outside the dollar system. Is the petrodollar dead?

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Crypto Rover

564,368 views • 2 months ago

President Trump said Iran agreed that it will “never have a nuclear weapon” during his visit to a Pennsylvania's Mack Truck facility on Tuesday. He also said “19 million barrels of oil flowed out of the Strait of Hormuz” on Monday, which he said is “the most oil in the history of the strait.” Monday was the busiest day for transits of the Strait of Hormuz since the war began, with 35 commercial vessels crossing the waterway, according to data from the maritime tracking firm Kpler. That is still only about a third of pre-war traffic levels, but it likely does not include some ships that transited the strait with their location transponders switched off.

President Trump said Iran agreed that it will “never have a nuclear weapon” during his visit to a Pennsylvania's Mack Truck facility on Tuesday. He also said “19 million barrels of oil flowed out of the Strait of Hormuz” on Monday, which he said is “the most oil in the history of the strait.” Monday was the busiest day for transits of the Strait of Hormuz since the war began, with 35 commercial vessels crossing the waterway, according to data from the maritime tracking firm Kpler. That is still only about a third of pre-war traffic levels, but it likely does not include some ships that transited the strait with their location transponders switched off.

CBS News

63,554 views • 1 month ago

The last 24 hours show commercial traffic continues to flow through the Strait of Hormuz, with approximately 40 visible merchant vessel transits, still well below the 130+ daily transits that were common before the conflict. Most visible traffic continues to favor the Iranian (northern) traffic separation scheme, while a smaller but consistent number of vessels are utilizing the Omani (southern) route, reflecting differing operator risk assessments. The total number of transits is likely higher than visible, as some commercial vessels continue to disable AIS while crossing the Strait.

The last 24 hours show commercial traffic continues to flow through the Strait of Hormuz, with approximately 40 visible merchant vessel transits, still well below the 130+ daily transits that were common before the conflict. Most visible traffic continues to favor the Iranian (northern) traffic separation scheme, while a smaller but consistent number of vessels are utilizing the Omani (southern) route, reflecting differing operator risk assessments. The total number of transits is likely higher than visible, as some commercial vessels continue to disable AIS while crossing the Strait.

OSINTdefender

164,773 views • 1 month ago

Why the Strait of Hormuz is Not "Irrelevant" ⚓The "Irrelevance" Argument: Analyzing the claim that underground pipelines will soon replace 50-70% of the energy moving through the Strait. ⚓The Pipeline Problem: Why moving oil is easy, but moving LNG, LPG, and bulk fertilizer requires ships that pipelines simply can't replace. ⚓Traffic by the Numbers: A deep dive into the latest UKMTO reports showing a 90% drop in AIS-detected transits since the conflict began. ⚓The US "Dark Fleet": How the United States and its allies are using covert ship-to-ship transfers in the Gulf of Oman to bypass the blockade. ⚓Geopolitical Stakes: The dangerous precedent of allowing a nation to control a maritime choke point and what it means for the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). ⚓The Multi-Dimensional Threat: Connecting the dots between Iranian actions in Hormuz, Houthi activity in the Red Sea, and the rise of piracy in the Gulf of Aden. Video:

Why the Strait of Hormuz is Not "Irrelevant" ⚓The "Irrelevance" Argument: Analyzing the claim that underground pipelines will soon replace 50-70% of the energy moving through the Strait. ⚓The Pipeline Problem: Why moving oil is easy, but moving LNG, LPG, and bulk fertilizer requires ships that pipelines simply can't replace. ⚓Traffic by the Numbers: A deep dive into the latest UKMTO reports showing a 90% drop in AIS-detected transits since the conflict began. ⚓The US "Dark Fleet": How the United States and its allies are using covert ship-to-ship transfers in the Gulf of Oman to bypass the blockade. ⚓Geopolitical Stakes: The dangerous precedent of allowing a nation to control a maritime choke point and what it means for the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). ⚓The Multi-Dimensional Threat: Connecting the dots between Iranian actions in Hormuz, Houthi activity in the Red Sea, and the rise of piracy in the Gulf of Aden. Video:

Sal Mercogliano (WGOW Shipping) 🚢⚓🐪🚒🏴‍☠️

26,761 views • 3 days ago

48 Hours in 60 Seconds Commercial shipping continues to transit the Strait of Hormuz, with the majority of vessels visible via using the Iranian traffic separation scheme. Use of the U.S.-supported route through Omani waters continues, but remains intermittent rather than the preferred route for most traffic. As always, some transits are not visible due to vessels operating with their AIS transponders switched off, meaning actual traffic is likely higher than shown.

48 Hours in 60 Seconds Commercial shipping continues to transit the Strait of Hormuz, with the majority of vessels visible via using the Iranian traffic separation scheme. Use of the U.S.-supported route through Omani waters continues, but remains intermittent rather than the preferred route for most traffic. As always, some transits are not visible due to vessels operating with their AIS transponders switched off, meaning actual traffic is likely higher than shown.

OSINTdefender

213,684 views • 1 month ago

i built this 4d reconstruction of iran's chokehold on the world's oil. almost nothing is getting through the strait of hormuz. you can clearly see the path ships took before/after the blockade, and can even detect & track "dark vessels" getting through. 0:00 - clearly see the before/after route change 0:26 - tracking iran's new tollbooth 1:31 - dark vessel detection 2:17 - tracking ships going dark mid-transit

i built this 4d reconstruction of iran's chokehold on the world's oil. almost nothing is getting through the strait of hormuz. you can clearly see the path ships took before/after the blockade, and can even detect & track "dark vessels" getting through. 0:00 - clearly see the before/after route change 0:26 - tracking iran's new tollbooth 1:31 - dark vessel detection 2:17 - tracking ships going dark mid-transit

Bilawal Sidhu

37,145 views • 4 months ago

According to shipping data trackers, a total of 69 vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz yesterday: "The highest number since March 1st." The price of oil is back down to $70 a barrel.

According to shipping data trackers, a total of 69 vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz yesterday: "The highest number since March 1st." The price of oil is back down to $70 a barrel.

Andrew Kolvet

25,233 views • 1 month ago

The Falcon Eye already has this capability. It's over the Horizon Radar System can detect all vessels in Nigeria's EEZ regardless of AIS transmission. So many rogue vessels that switched off their AIS system to evade detection have ultimately been tracked down and seized.

The Falcon Eye already has this capability. It's over the Horizon Radar System can detect all vessels in Nigeria's EEZ regardless of AIS transmission. So many rogue vessels that switched off their AIS system to evade detection have ultimately been tracked down and seized.

Defense News Nigeria

17,572 views • 2 months ago