Tankers and container ships u-turn at Strait of Hormuz
Tanker and container ships are turning back or stopping at the Strait of Hormuz due to uncertainty over safe passage amid the US-Iran conflict. Iran has warned that the strait will not remain open if the US blockade continues.
The Strait of Hormuz is experiencing uncertainty over ship transits as Iran warns it will not remain open if the US blockade continues. Several tankers and container ships have turned back or stopped approaching Iranian waters. AIS tracking data showed at least seven vessels turning around before a westbound transit. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that passage will be conducted based on a 'designated route' and with 'Iranian authorisation'. The shipping industry remains cautious, with Bimco warning that the Traffic Separation Scheme is possibly mined. Maersk has prioritized crew and cargo safety, avoiding the strait due to security concerns.
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