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Hormuz vessel traffic falls as tanker attacks heighten security concerns
Visible commodity vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz fell to five per day over the weekend as operators responded cautiously to continued attacks. The IMO renewed calls for unhindered navigation, saying up to 400 ships and around 6,000 seafarers have been unable to leave the Persian Gulf safely.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 31 Aug 2026Hormuz vessel transits fall as tanker attacks heighten security concerns
Visible commodity vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to five ships per day over the weekend amid continued attacks, while the IMO renewed calls for unhindered navigation and warned that around 6,000 seafarers remain unable to leave the Persian Gulf safely.
Shipping Markets · 18 Aug 2026Middle East-China VLCC Earnings Approach $510,000 a Day
Assessed VLCC earnings on the Middle East-to-China crude route have risen to nearly $510,000 a day, their highest level since late June, as Persian Gulf exporters seek additional tonnage amid continuing uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz transits.