Boxer Reaches Pearl Harbor, 3‑4 Weeks to Persian Gulf
The Boxer has made it part way across the Pacific. After refueling from USNS Patuxent, she is in Pearl Harbor to fuel some more and then head to Persian Gulf. She is still at least 3 to 4 weeks out.
Naval Escorts Ensure Security, Not Just Photo Ops
Quick question? What is the purpose of a naval escort after exiting the Strait of Hormuz? I mean, beyond the photo op!
POTUS Shipping Alerts Lack Proof, Market Timing Suspicious
One should ask why is it every @potus announcement about shipping and the Strait of Hormuz coincide with the opening of the market. We have still seen no evidence of the 8 to 10 Pakistani tankers he reported last week that...
USS Tripoli Returns, Echoes 1991 Mine Incident
"USS Tripoli Arrives In Middle East" Is it just a weird coincidence that one of the ships that hit mines in 1991 during the First Persian Gulf War was the previous USS Tripoli (LPH-10). https://t.co/0ivtHJDgVw https://t.co/njPikzGOBg
Iran's Own Strikes Leave Shipwreck on Its Coast
Poor Iran now has to deal with a wrecked ship on their coast due to their own attacks.
Modern Conflict Mirrors WWII Lend-Lease: Oil Still Flows
The US-Israel-Iran War is reminding me of WW2 where ships loaded in Seattle with Lend-Lease material sailed past Japan and landed in Vladivostok to support the Soviets in their fight against Nazis. Right now, the US and Israel are bombing...
Week 4 Strait of Hormuz Recap
Week 4 Recap of the Strait of Hormuz 1⃣Is the Aya-TOLL-ah Booth Open to Everyone? 2⃣Week 4 @gCaptain headlines 3⃣ @UK_MTO JMIC Update 4⃣ Mar 26 & 27 Replay @MarineTraffic 5⃣ Role of Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group? Video: https://t.co/vwiilPKiZe https://t.co/UPIM7Z8QwU
Qatar LNG Disruption Pushes US Gas to Asia, yet Bottlenecked
The disruption of Qatari LNG will see an increased of US LNG to Asia. The limitations will be: 1️⃣US ability to ramp up exports 2️⃣Availability of ships to haul the longer ton-miles from the US to Asia vice Qatar 3️⃣The limitations of the Panama...
Iran Redirects COSCO Vessels, Signaling Hormuz Tension
Looks like all is not well between Iran and China/COSCO as two of their ships were turned around at the toll gate. "COSCO’s ships are a new gauge for Hormuz crisis" https://t.co/i9oWIPHi5V https://t.co/266IvJBUES
Fix MSC: Overhaul Staffing, Onboarding, Leave, Status, Leadership
If the @USNavyCNO @MSCSealift @SECNAV is serious about addressing the fragility of MSC they need to address at least these five issues: 1️⃣Personnel: there has to be a better relationship between the shoreside staff and mariners, particularly in the crewing...
Iran Clears Friendly Bulk Carriers Through Hormuz, Trade Resumes
Iran shepherds friendly bulkers through Hormuz ▶️Evidence the Islamic Republic is allowing its own trade through the Strait of Hormuz ▶️Increase in westbound transits after weeks-long lull ▶️Other bulkers that have waited in the Arabian Sea are now on the move towards the...
No Tankers Recorded in Strait Since March 25, Data Shows
Okay, I am confused. What tankers? @MarineTraffic does not show a fleet of tankers passing through the Strait since March 25. JMIC also does not have those numbers in their daily report. https://t.co/lGbc5QIUsI
China Drives Q1 Shipbuilding Boom with 70% of Orders
Newbuilding contracts surge as boxships and tankers provide 1Q26 boom ▶️Newbuilding orders have surged as demand for new boxships continues while crude oil tanker orders have come back into fashion ▶️Orders for crude oil tankers have rebounded strongly due to fleet renewal...
Analyzing Strategic Risks in the Strait of Hormuz
My appearance today @OnPointRadio with @MeghnaWBUR talking about the Strait of Hormuz. On Point: https://t.co/X1Zkk3Qebt Spotify: https://t.co/ZpzVC27zml Apple: https://t.co/4ahkNZRGed
SS Cape Inscription Makes Final Panama Canal Transit
Maybe the last ride for the @DOTMARAD SS Cape Inscription as she transits the Panama Canal - Gatun Locks - heading toward the Atlantic and Beaumont, Texas. @WarshipCam https://t.co/EMTIXenQXk
Weekly Maritime Brief: Hormuz Tensions, Shadow Fleet, US Shipbuilding
What the Ship (Ep140) 1⃣Hormuz Update 2⃣Shadow Fleet 3⃣ @60Minutes Talks US Shipbuilding 4⃣ China Summons Panama 5⃣5 Years of WGOWS Video: https://t.co/A4P0Z5DR3D https://t.co/vVTOnAfVdm
Ship Traffic Pivots From Suez, Hormuz to Cape
This has to be my favorite chart from the Week 12 JMIC Dashboard report on weekly ship transits. Suez down from 497 in 2023 to 248⬇️ Cape of Good Hope up from 348 to 710 ⬆️ Bab el-Mandeb 🍻 down from...
Ever Given’s Suez Mishap Sparked a Shipping Saga
Five years ago, MV Ever Given took a right turn in the Suez and rammed Asia and hung its stern up on Africa and started my wild ride with What's Going on With Shipping. https://t.co/43E5IpnOsh
Region Supplies Huge Share of Key Global Commodities
22% of the world’s traded urea, 24% of its aluminium, a third of its helium and 45% of its sulphur come from the region
Military-Economic Gap Delays Hormuz Response, Threatening Trade
These comments by former @CENTCOM commander General Votel highlights a disconnect between the military and economic strategy regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Attacks on shipping and the Strait were expected. When it comes to escorts, General Votel acknowledged that it can...
Three‑Week Strait of Hormuz Update: Ship Status, Transits, Escorts
Strait of Hormuz 3-Week Recap | What is the Status of the Ships, Transits and Escort Mission? Video: https://t.co/UqZWLMlwVT https://t.co/k0LjjVKtXf
US Attacks Iran yet Approves Its Oil Sales
So, just to be clear. 1️⃣US & Iran sever ties 2️⃣US sanctions Iranian oil 3️⃣US attacks Iran 4️⃣Iran attacks shipping cutting off the flow of oil 5️⃣The US approves the sale of Iranian oil in the US https://t.co/USz8VfvQGc
US Persian Gulf Oil Imports Drop to Just 3%
In 2025, the US imported 246,895,000 barrels of oil from the Persian Gulf, which is about 3%. https://t.co/myiJiErvdR
US‑flagged Vessels Stranded in Gulf, No Escort Updates
We don't use it? Five ships: APL Eagle, Alliance Fairfax, CS Anthem, Stena Imperative and Maersk Yorktown with 100+ American mariners are stuck in the Persian Gulf right now. No communication with the military or navy about escorts or when...
IMO Vows to Evacuate Stranded Seafarers From Hormuz
IMO pledges to try to get the seafarers out of Hormuz ▶️Secretary-general to work with Gulf states, shipping industry to evacuate stranded ships ▶️IMO agrees non-binding declaration condemning attacks on merchant vessels ▶️Countries will look to prioritise help for stranded ships, but whatever...
US Pushes to Scrap IMO’s Net Zero Framework
US calls for abandonment of IMO’s NZF Battle lines are being drawn at the IMO as the US lines up to sink the IMO’s Net Zero Framework. https://t.co/KopmdjQtyX
Multiple Disruptions Deepen Global Shipping Crisis
Qatar LNG damage, Yanbu strikes and Hormuz toll threats deepen shipping crisis https://t.co/dzTlspObS5 via @splash_247
US May Permit Iran Oil Sales to Boost Supply
Bessent: U.S. May Allow Iran to Sell Oil in Order to Increase Supply https://t.co/cJQjJqRa54 #maritime #maritime-news
Saudi Arabia Reacts to Red Sea Terminal Attacks
Saudi Arabia Loses Patience as Red Sea Terminal and Refinery are Targeted https://t.co/h5gLCYvxMc #maritime #maritime-news
Expert Warns of Many Hazards in Carrier Laundry Fire
A ‘smorgasbord’ of dangers present in aircraft carrier laundry facility that caught fire, expert says Read more at: https://t.co/SOKove4SBD Source - Stars and Stripes https://t.co/SOKove4SBD
Reopening Hormuz: Ships, Unsanctioned Oil, Jones Act Waiver
How to Reopen Hormuz? March 19 Update 1⃣Ships and Crew in the Persian Gulf 2⃣Un-sanction Russian and Iranian Oil? 3⃣60-Day Waiver of the Jones Act Video: https://t.co/OAncFtYXq3 https://t.co/bT8EcElDOE
China-Iran Deal Evident as Hong Kong Bulker Navigates Strait
Looks like China had a deal with Iran as the Hong Kong-owned Panama-flagged bulker Jia Xiang Da sailed right down the Strait with AIS blasting on March 16. https://t.co/9NexOw93gc
Container Congestion Relaxes Post‑Iran Shock, Rates Stay High
Container port congestion eases after initial Iran shock Initial disruption to container supply chains from the Middle East crisis appears to have eased but rates remain elevated. https://t.co/fvMVOw29Pz
IMO Condemns Iran Shipping Attacks, 92 Nations Support
IMO states condemn Iran’s attacks on shipping ▶️92 countries back motion for declaration condemning Iran ▶️China said such a motion ‘not conducive to solving the issue’ ▶️Iran says it is acting in self-defence in response to US and Israeli attacks https://t.co/g2z8WA9O2b’s-attacks-on-shipping
Cosco Tankers Poised to Exit Gulf Amid Hormuz Speculation
Cosco tankers positioned to exit Middle East Gulf as speculation mounts over Hormuz crossing ▶️Cosco and China Merchants shares rallied on unverified reports that Chinese shipowners have been told to prepare for Hormuz transit ▶️Seven Cosco tankers are gathered in central Middle...
Push for Black Sea‑style Safe Corridor in Hormuz
Call for a Black Sea-style safe shipping corridor for Hormuz ▶️States, industry groups looking for ways to resupply stranded ships and change crews ▶️IMO could ‘encourage’ a safe shipping corridor, but it would need countries to implement it ▶️Russia blasts lack of regard...
Post‑war Tanker Boom Ends, Crude Lifts Plunge Sharply
Concerns mount over rate hangover after wartime tanker boom ends ▶️Global seaborne crude liftings volume plunged last week; alternatives to MEG are replacing only half of lost VLCC tonne-mile demand, according to Vortexa ⏩️Oil at ses is down ⏩️Nobody will keep oil at...
Iran Attacks Abandoned Malta‑flagged Container Ship Safeen Prestige
Looks like Iran struck the abandoned Safeen Prestige, a 23k ton, Malta-flagged container ship, previously hit on March 4th and abandoned. https://t.co/gs0BwcrHY2
Madagascar‑Flagged LPG Tanker Passes Iranian Checkpoint
The Madagascar?-flagged 74k m3 LPG tankers just entered the Persian Gulf, swinging through the Iranian Checkpoint. https://t.co/flNbjNxP6L
Strait of Hormuz Turns Into Iranian Shipping Checkpoint
Has the Strait of Hormuz Chokepoint Become a Checkpoint for Iranian Shipping? 1️⃣Maritime Chokepoints Last 5 Years 2️⃣Strait of Hormuz Update 3️⃣Iranian Checkpoint? 4️⃣Was the Strait a US priority? 5️⃣Does Iran controls 35% of global trade? Video: https://t.co/Y6wyU7NtIy https://t.co/yWBvF0lsuB
Iranian-Linked Tankers Still Dominate Hormuz Despite Attacks
India- and Pakistan-owned ships transit Strait of Hormuz ▶️Iranian-linked tonnage still dominates Hormuz transits ▶️Attacks on shipping are succeeding in halting crossings ▶️Eastbound transits prevail westbound journeys ▶️US ‘fine’ with Iranian tankers sailing through Hormuz to ‘supply’ the rest of the...
China-Linked Hormuz Traffic Plummets, VLCCs Shift to Red Sea
China-linked Hormuz transits retreat to shipping’s opaque fringes ▶️China-linked traffic through Hormuz has slowed sharply after recent attacks, with transits largely confined to an opaque bulker and one sanctioned VLCC ▶️Mainstream Chinese state-owned tanker fleets continue to stay out, citing safety, insurance...
India Seeks Iran's Guarantee for 30 Hormuz Shipments
India talks with Iran on safe Hormuz passage for up to 30 ships Vessels carrying LNG, LPG and oil earmarked to follow the voyages of two VLGCs https://t.co/3X81uYIrqD
War Risk Premiums Surge as Iranian Attacks Intensify
War risk rates soar as Iranians ramp up ship attacks US reinsurance scheme light on details as convoy plans out of reach for now https://t.co/BoE7xMfsVr
India, Pakistan Provide Escorts for Hormuz Strait Traffic
India and Pakistan Offering Escorts as Ships Pass Through Strait of Hormuz https://t.co/NgQFHd2nAa #maritime #maritime-news
Iran's Growing Grip Threatens Strait of Hormuz Traffic
Some Ships Are Eastbound and Down from the Strait of Hormuz | March 16, 2026 1⃣Star Gwyneth Sails Through 2⃣Greek Tankers Set to Run 3⃣Iran May be Verifying Ships 4⃣Allies Rebuff Trump Request for Escorts 5⃣Has Iran Gained Control of the Strait? Video: https://t.co/ztLPpT7oYf https://t.co/iwTzLQlwoa
Iran Likely Vetting Vessels Before Hormuz Exit
"Ship Tracking Suggests Iran May Be Verifying Ships Before Allowing Hormuz Exit" Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you the Ayatollah Khomeini Memorial Thruway. https://t.co/mT7tw2wjxp https://t.co/VaIa1Vv21k
US‑Owned, Marshall‑Flagged Bulker Bolts Through Strait
The Star Bulk bulker Star Gwyenth bolted and made the run though the Strait and out. She is Marshall Is-flagged but US owned. https://t.co/2eQ7Lwqh17
Chokepoints: Repeated Disruptions Threaten Global Trade
🚨WHY CHOKEPOINTS ARE IMPORTANT?🚨 Think about the issues we have experienced with maritime chokepoints over the last five years. 2021: Ever Given shut down the Suez Canal for 6 days. 2022: Russia invades Ukraine and disrupts the Turkish Strait. 2023-24: Panama Canal lower water...
Urgent Call: Allied Warships Needed in Hormuz
Strait of Hormuz Update 15 March 2026 1⃣ Five Maritime Stories from Around the World 2⃣ Strait of Hormuz/Persian Gulf Update 3⃣ The Call for Allied Warships 4⃣ Minesweepers 5⃣ Historical Parallel to Strait of Hormuz Video: https://t.co/ETPsN2XFIX https://t.co/oOEKhMM28I