Shipping traffic witnesses sharp decline off Omani coasts in Strait of Hormuz

FOLLOWS-UP, June 30 (YPA) – Maritime traffic through the southern route off the Omani coasts in the Strait of Hormuz has registered a noticeable decline amid escalating tensions and security warnings, despite the US Navy escorting vessels.

Key Indicators of the Digital Decline:

• HFA Research and Kpler Data: On Sunday, transit was limited to only four oil tankers and one container ship accompanied by the US Navy. The total number of vessels loaded with raw materials dropped from 29 ships on Saturday to just 12 on Sunday, reaching only two transits by Monday afternoon.
• X-Marine Data: Crossings fell from 36 operations on Saturday to 19 on Sunday, compared to approximately 70 vessels per day following the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between Tehran and Washington on June 17.

This aversion stems from renewed Iranian warnings against using unauthorized transit routes, and an oil tanker being struck by a projectile on Saturday causing material damage, coinciding with evacuation operations involving around 11,000 seafarers from the region.

On the diplomatic front, Iran announced the first meeting of the joint committee with the Sultanate of Oman to discuss the management of the Strait of Hormuz, in implementation of the memorandum of understanding between the two sides to enhance coordination, maritime security, and the stability of this vital waterway.

YPA