Strait of Hormuz
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Hormuz shipping risks rise as US-Iran strikes resume
Merchant shipping in the Strait of Hormuz faces renewed threats from military action, reported mine incidents and attacks on tankers, while maritime authorities continue to warn of dangers near established transit routes.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 31 Aug 2026Hormuz 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.
Shipping Markets · 31 Aug 2026US-Iran Strikes Renew Security Concerns Around Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran exchanged attacks for the first time in about a month, renewing concerns over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and pushing Brent crude above $90 a barrel.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 31 Aug 2026Iran Sets Conditions for Restoring Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz
Iran is preparing conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including an end to the regional war, sanctions relief and compensation. Tehran and Oman are also discussing a designated shipping corridor spanning their respective waters.
Shipping Markets · 31 Aug 2026Kpler: Oil shipping adapts as Hormuz restrictions persist after MoU expiry
Oil markets are adjusting to restricted and increasingly opaque shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after the 60-day US-Iran Islamabad MoU expired without an agreement or extension, according to Kpler.
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.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 31 Aug 2026Tanker Struck in Strait of Hormuz as Navigation Risks Persist
The tanker AL SALAM II was hit by an unknown projectile near Khasab, Oman, while sailing eastbound through the Strait of Hormuz. Its crew extinguished a resulting fire and no injuries or environmental impact were reported, as mine-clearance work and regional talks on safer navigation continue.
Ports & Logistics · 29 Aug 2026Gulf States Accelerate Port and Pipeline Investment Amid Hormuz Disruption
Gulf governments are directing capital towards ports, pipelines and alternative transport corridors as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz exposes the region’s dependence on the strategic waterway.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 29 Aug 2026Iran Blacklists 45 Tankers Over Strait of Hormuz Transit Rules
Iran has placed 45 tankers on a non-compliance list for allegedly breaching its rules governing Strait of Hormuz transits, warning that the vessels could face fines, detention and cargo confiscation. Ships conducting transfers with the listed tankers may also be blacklisted.
Shipping Markets · 29 Aug 2026Strait of Hormuz commodity vessel traffic remains below 10-day average
Preliminary Kpler tracking data showed five commodity vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, compared with a 10-day average of 15. Bab el-Mandeb cargo traffic remained broadly stable and close to its recent average.
Ports & Logistics · 27 Aug 2026Iran and Oman Discuss Temporary Shipping Corridor Through Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman are discussing a temporary navigational corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and have agreed to clear mines from the proposed route, as prolonged blockades and attacks continue to restrict shipping through the strategic waterway.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 27 Aug 2026OFAC Updates Sanctions Guidance on Iranian Demands in Strait of Hormuz
OFAC has issued additional guidance warning maritime stakeholders about sanctions risks linked to Iranian demands for tolls, information, insurance or other services associated with safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Shipping Markets · 26 Aug 2026Commodity Vessel Transits Through Strait of Hormuz Fall to Three-Month Low
Only two tankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, marking the lowest daily commodity-vessel count since early May, according to shipping data. The tally was well below the 10-day average of 14 transits.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 25 Aug 2026Iran Lists 46 Ships as Non-Compliant with Strait of Hormuz Transit Arrangements
Iran has identified 46 vessels that it says breached its Strait of Hormuz transit arrangements, warning of possible fines, detention, seizure or confiscation during future passages. Shipowners and charterers were advised to screen vessels before fixing Gulf voyages.
Shipping Markets · 25 Aug 2026Vessel-tracking data challenges US estimate of Middle East oil exports
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright says oil flows from the Middle East have recovered to about 15 million barrels per day, including almost 9 million bpd through the Strait of Hormuz. However, figures from Kpler and LSEG Oil Research indicate substantially lower export volumes.
Shipping Markets · 24 Aug 2026US Hormuz Oil-Flow Claims Exceed Levels Shown by Commercial Tracking
US officials say military-assisted operations moved more than 15 million barrels through the Strait of Hormuz in one day, but commercial vessel-tracking services continue to report sharply reduced traffic and say the claimed volumes cannot yet be independently verified.
Shipping Markets · 22 Aug 2026Middle East Shipping Markets Price in Prolonged Hormuz Disruption
Maritime markets are preparing for extended disruption as conflict, vessel attacks and limited tracking data reshape Middle East trade. Tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz have declined, while owners pursue differing strategies on routes, transfers and regional deployment.
Shipping Markets · 22 Aug 2026Strait of Hormuz Shipping Traffic Slows Amid Reopening Uncertainty
Commodity vessel movements through the Strait of Hormuz declined as shipowners remained cautious over the waterway’s status. Kpler recorded six crossings on Tuesday, while traffic through Bab el-Mandeb increased despite a declared blockade.
Seafarers · 21 Aug 2026IMO condemns fatal attack on tanker Settebello near Strait of Hormuz
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has condemned the attack on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello off Oman, which reportedly caused an onboard fire and killed three seafarers. The IMO has called for a full and transparent investigation.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 21 Aug 2026US Extends Limited Jones Act Waiver Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruption
President Donald Trump has extended a Jones Act waiver for 90 days, allowing foreign-flagged vessels to move specified energy and agricultural cargoes between US ports as disruption to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz pressures fuel supplies.
Shipping Markets · 21 Aug 2026Covert Hormuz Oil Shuttle Trade Helps Contain Global Crude Prices
Middle Eastern producers are moving more than an estimated 4 million barrels per day through covert shuttle operations in the Strait of Hormuz, supporting global supply and helping keep Brent prices below levels feared at the start of the Iran conflict.
Shipping Markets · 21 Aug 2026Strait of Hormuz Ship Traffic Falls to Near Standstill After New Attacks
Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz declined sharply after two ADNOC vessels were attacked and Iran continued targeting ships it says are transiting without permission. Ship-tracking data showed no visible crude oil shipments on Friday, while the United States said it could sustain its naval blockade of Iran.
Ports & Logistics · 18 Aug 2026Windward Records 18 Strait of Hormuz Transits After U.S.-Iran MoU
Windward recorded 18 vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz during June 17-18, the highest single-window total of the conflict, after the signing of a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding. The maritime intelligence company described the movement as cautious momentum rather than full normalization.
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.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 18 Aug 2026IMO Council Calls for Unimpeded Navigation Through Strait of Hormuz
The IMO Council has reaffirmed freedom of navigation and transit passage through international straits, while condemning attacks on civilian commercial ships around the Strait of Hormuz and urging regional de-escalation.
Shipping Markets · 18 Aug 2026Strait of Hormuz Shipping Slows Sharply Following Tanker Attacks
Commodity vessel movements through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply over the weekend after attacks on tankers, while efforts to resolve the conflict between the United States and Iran remained stalled, according to ship-tracking data and regional reports.