{
  "id": 283487,
  "title": "Dark Tanker Transits Dominate Hormuz Since 14 July",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/dark-tanker-transits-dominate-hormuz-since-14-july",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-07T21:00:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/dark-tanker-transits-dominate-hormuz-since-14-july/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Since the renewed naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz took effect on 14 July, 102 tanker transits have been recorded. Nearly two-thirds (62%) crossed with AIS switched off, while 38% continued transmitting a position signal, making dark transits the prevailing operating pattern. The contrast is most pronounced in the crude trade, where 79% of ...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}