Ship movements through the Strait of Hormuz have not stopped entirely despite the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
Around 90 vessels, including oil tankers, have still managed to pass through the waterway, even as most commercial traffic remains suspended and security risks continue to rise.
The strait, which carries nearly one-fifth of the world’s crude oil, has seen a sharp drop in traffic since early March after attacks on ships increased tensions in the region. Movement has not completely stopped, but it has become limited and selective.
Data from Lloyd’s List Intelligence shows that at least 89 ships passed through the strait between March 1 and 15, including 16 oil tankers. Before the conflict, around 100 to 135 vessels used to pass through daily.
Many of the vessels that made the journey were operating as “dark” ships, meaning they switched off their tracking systems to avoid being monitored under Western sanctions. A large number of these ships are believed
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