Hormuz Transit Open Only in Name—Avoid and Delay Voyages
Tanker shipping association INTERTANKO : Hormuz “open” in name only. Ceasefire holding, but transits remain under Iranian control + U.S. blockade in force. Key guidance: delay voyages, avoid the area if possible—and do not pay transit fees to Iran amid risk of interdiction.
Strait of Hormuz Appears ‘Open’ Yet Something’s
Check in on the "open" Strait of Hormuz. Something's missing but I can't put my finger on it https://t.co/Pr2PQBKlFe
Trump Says Tolls to Iran Blocked, Tanker Turned Back
Trump's Truth Social statements have indicated the blockade also applies to ship's paying tolls to Iran. This could explain why the US-sanctioned tanker Rich Starry turned back even though it did not depart from an Iranian port, rather from the...
Questioning the Accuracy of 34 Hormuz Ship Claims
If *34 ships did in fact go through Hormuz, how many of them were linked to Iran? *I personally think this number is not accurate
Blocking Iranian Ships Near Hormuz Raises Stakes
Boarding seven Venezuelan oil tankers over the course of several weeks is one thing, blockading Iranian-linked ships near Hormuz is an entirely different ballgame. We’ll see how it works out
Hormuz Crisis: Shipping Stalled, Energy Flows Disrupted
The Strait of Hormuz isn’t “closed.” It’s worse than that. Shipping isn’t returning. Energy flows are broken. Confidence is gone. Dispatch 107 - Hormuz Reality Check, is out now. Exclusive to gCaptain Club Members: https://t.co/k7iXw2TSrB
Iran Now Controls Hormuz, Disaster Looming
Hate to beat a dead horse but Iran didn’t control Hormuz on February 27 but they do now. This is a disaster of epic proportions with no apparent end in sight and the worst effects yet to come
El Niño Triggers Historic Panama Canal Drought Restrictions
The last El Niño led to historic drought restrictions in the Panama Canal. Plan on monitoring the situation
Specify Vessel Routes in Hormuz Reports for Accurate Context
It would add critical context to Hormuz transit reporting if you indicate whether vessels are using the Iran-adjacent route, internationally recognized shipping lanes, etc. That distinction matters greatly. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
War Changed Traffic Near Iran’s Larak Island
Taking this route near Iran’s Larak island is not normal, at least it wasn’t prior to the war
Trump Administration Reunites Offshore Agencies for Efficiency
The Trump administration is moving to reunify the very agencies split apart after the Deepwater Horizon disaster.
Libya Abandons Sanctioned Shipwreck Salvage Near Malta
What do you with a sanctioned shipwreck? Libya Abandons ‘Arctic Metagaz’ Salvage At Edge of Malta SAR Zone https://t.co/OWN9M87gzE
Only 130 Ships Crossed Hormuz, All Bound for Asia
Just 130 ships have transited the Strait of Hormuz since the war began—barely a day’s worth of traffic under normal conditions. Nearly all have sailed for Asia, with none heading to Europe or the United States. H/T @_MartinKelly_
Trump Warns Hormuz Users Will Shoulder Security Responsibility
Monumental Friday news dump Trump Signals Endgame in Iran, Says Hormuz Security Will Fall on 'Nations Who Use It' https://t.co/VWow7wkOmP
Maritime Dominance Claim Clashes with Hormuz Reopening Failure
We chased commercial tankers half way across the world and called it maritime dominance but can’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz?
Jones Act Waivers Push U.S. Shipping Costs Higher
Argus: Early Jones Act waiver fixtures are coming in well above recent domestic benchmarks, signaling a sharp rise in U.S. coastwise shipping costs as foreign-flag tonnage now enters the market. https://t.co/kXsOyRdoaw
Trump's 60‑day Jones Act Waiver Deemed Ineffective by Shippers
Trump just waived the Jones Act for 60 days. Shipping interests say it won’t help
Trump's Greenland Hospital Ship Spotted Off Northern California
Meanwhile Trump’s Greenland hospital ship is off Northern California coast sailing north at 12.6kts https://t.co/4VnOx2Xz8R
Supertanker Costs vs Cargo Value Expose POTUS Misstatement
Ok, first of all, supertankers cost roughly $125 million new. Fully loaded with 2 million barrels of crude, the total value of cargo is $180 million at $90 per barrel. That’s $305 million total. POTUS doesn’t have his facts straight...
First Non‑Iranian Tanker Sails Hormuz Amid Quiet Approvals
Did Iran just negotiate safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz? The Aframax tanker KARACHI just became the first non-Iranian cargo ship to transit the strait with AIS on since attacks on shipping escalated—raising questions about whether certain vessels are...
Shipping Confidence Hinges on Iran Conflict Ending Soon
Ok but the real question is when will shipping feel confident enough to return to normal?
Hormuz Crisis Slashes Gulf Lease Bids Despite Oil Surge
The Hormuz crisis just wrecked Trump's second Big Beautiful Gulf Lease Sale. Sale 1 (Dec): $279M in bids Sale 2 (Today): $46.9M Even with oil prices surging, offshore bidding collapsed. https://t.co/wtW22EKdFE
Burned Ship May Explode, 5‑Nm Safety Zone Enforced
5 nautical mile safety zone. So this burned out hulk may still have gas and could blow at any second? https://t.co/xSeppRNjFa
Ten Seafarers Dead After 13 Merchant Ship Attacks
Ten seafarers have now been killed in 13 attacks on merchant vessels since the Iran conflict erupted on February 28.
Secretary Wright Retracts False Navy Escort Claim
Secretary Chris Wright seems to have deleted his tweeted claiming the U.S. Navy escorted a tanker through the Strait of Hormuz
Maritime Dominance Requires More than Shipyards: Chokepoints, Navies, Finance
President Trump’s push for “America’s Maritime Dominance” aims to break China’s grip on global shipbuilding. But shipyards are only one piece of maritime power. Th real contest runs through chokepoints, naval force, commercial fleets, and the insurance and financial systems...
Trump Urges Ships to Show Courage Amid Rising Deaths
How about no? Trump Tells Ships to ‘Show Some Guts’ in Hormuz as Seafarer Death Toll Rises https://t.co/jVzMgCqdbF
Expiring War‑Risk Policies Prompt Shipowners to Prioritize Crew Safety
Remember, many of the war risk policies weren't set to expire until midnight (00:00 GMT) on March 5, six hours from now. Insurance hasn't been the only impediment to Hormuz transits so far. I like to think shipowners are taking...
UK Says Drone Attack Not Iranian‑launched
"MOD confirms Shahed-like drone which targeted RAF Akrotiri at midnight on March 2 was not launched from Iran." Ok, so who dunnit?
Red Sea Closure Threatens Shipping for Over Two Years
This sort of thing was enough to effectively “close” the Red Sea for 2+ years so we’ll see what happens
Insurance, Not Closure, Drives Hormuz Shipping Decline
Iran doesn’t need to physically “shut” the Strait of Hormuz—ship traffic has already plunged >80%. “Insurance availability may now act as a primary gating factor for transit decisions independent of formal navigational closure.” https://t.co/6FxXpLwnJq
New Visual Tool Maps Ships, Services, and Ports
I’ve tinkered with this a little over the past week. Honestly, it’s pretty awesome. Being able to easily see ships, services, and ports/terminals is helpful. Could use something like this for the global fleet, not just containerships.
25 German Vessels, Including Two Cruise Ships, Trapped in Gulf
The Association of German Shipowners (VDR) reported that at least 25 ships from seven German companies remain in Gulf waters, including two cruise ships carrying roughly 7,000 passengers who are unable to safely exit the region. https://t.co/Jm1JQWRcIE
Strait of Hormuz Turns War Zone, Shipping Halts
Here’s what we know so far… The First 36 Hours: Strait of Hormuz Becomes a War Zone, Tankers Hit, Shipping Giants Halt Gulf Transits https://t.co/Qu1u29WNZb
Trump Misidentifies Greek Tanker as Venezuelan Vessel
He's standing in front of the MT Cap Corpus Christi, a Greek-flagged crude oil tanker that is neither sanctioned nor seized. It also didn't visit Venezuela recently. Grok says it arrived in Corpus Christi on Feb 26 from Freeport, Bahamas (Feb...
Maritime Legal Actions and Market Shifts Highlighted
This week’s Dispatch: 'Hospital Ship Head Fake' • DOJ moves to forfeit the M/T Skipper + $150M cargo • Another Venezuela-linked tanker boarded in the Indian Ocean • Mercy AIS points Panama Canal, not Greenland • A decade to US LNG dominance • Tariff...
President Misstates Hospital Ship’s Destination, Heading West
I know the news cycle has moved on but are we just going to ignore that the President said a hospital ship was “on the way” to Greenland when it’s clearly headed to the Panama Canal and West Coast? ...
USNS Mercy Heads Toward Panama Canal, Not Greenland
Hospital Ship Update: Latest AIS data shows USNS Mercy making a steady south-southeast run across the central Gulf towards the Yucatán Channel — pointing to the Panama Canal, not Greenland. https://t.co/LOKjvzQxcI
Mercy Hospital Ship Heading Toward Panama Canal, Not Greenland
I hate to break it to you, folks… Mercy's AIS Track Points to Panama Canal—Not Greenland—as Hospital Ship Steams South https://t.co/EJNcVSIlSm
U.S. Navy Intercepts Sanctioned Tanker Bertha in Indian Ocean
Bertha, don’t you come around here anymore U.S. Chase Ends in Indian Ocean with Boarding of Sanctioned Tanker 'Bertha' https://t.co/Fj8QRsuz6N
Winter Greenland Deployment of Navy Hospital Ships Impractical
“Sending the U.S. Navy’s hospital ships USNS Mercy or USNS Comfort to Greenland in late winter would face major obstacles from peak sea ice, a lack of available icebreaker escorts, and ports too shallow for the ships’ deep drafts” https://t.co/xI3xIjrRbh
Mercy and Comfort Remain Docked for Maintenance
This photo was post by Alabama Shipyard on Jan 23, 2026. That’s Mercy on the right and Comfort on the left. They are currently in maintenance and not deployed or underway — Mercy in drydock and Comfort alongside the pier,...