Maritime traffic through Hormuz significantly reduced, UKMTO says
Maritime traffic through Hormuz significantly reduced, UKMTO says Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains significantly reduced, with vessel operators favouring the northern route amid ongoing security concerns, projectile attacks and heightened enforcement activity, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). UKMTO said AIS-detected transits were approximately 90 percent…
Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been significantly reduced, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The reduced traffic is due to security concerns, projectile attacks, and heightened enforcement activities. The UKMTO reported that vessel operators are favoring the northern route as a safer alternative.
AIS-detected transits through the Strait were approximately 90 percent below pre-conflict baseline levels since the peak observed between June 24-26. The southern Omani route remains the highest-risk corridor, accounting for 21 of the 24 projectile strike incidents reported by the UKMTO since July 6. These incidents have caused damage to vessels' bridges, engine rooms, and structures.
Tanker traffic accounts for 46 percent of movements through the Strait, but overall traffic volumes remain suppressed. The Joint Maritime Information Centre's threat assessment remains unchanged, with the Strait of Hormuz rated as severe risk, while the Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, and Bab el-Mandeb are assessed as substantial risk.
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