Tag: Strait of Hormuz

According to Intermodal, escalating tensions in the Middle East have renewed focus on the Strait of Hormuz as a strategic chokepoint, heightening concerns over potential disruptions to global oil flows.

Dryad Global has issued a maritime security update, highlighting a volatile regional security landscape marked by military escalation, electronic interference and increased risks to commercial vessels in the Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman and Northern Arabian Sea.

Drewry has analyzed scenarios and alternatives regarding the impact of a hypothetical closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Frontline, the owner of the Front Eagle involved in a maritime collision with the tanker Adalynn, confirmed the incident was a navigational accident and not connected to the ongoing regional conflict between Israel and Iran.

Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) has issued an advisory outlining the current maritime security situation in the Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Northern Arabian Sea as of 16 June 2025, detailing regional tensions, electronic interference, and recommended precautionary measures. 

Brent crude rose from $69 to $74 highlighting the global energy significance of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran-Israel tensions, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) pointed out.

Peter Sand, Chief Analyst at Xeneta, notes that geopolitical tensions are once again posing a threat to the safety and stability of global supply chains.

Twenty-four crew have been rescued by the oil tanker ADALLYN, following a collision with another vessel in the Gulf of Oman.

The India's Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has issued an advisory urging all Indian-flagged vessels and Indian seafarers operating at Iranian ports or passing through the Strait of Hormuz to remain cautious and vigilant due to the evolving situation in the region.

Commercial vessels operating in the Middle East are facing growing navigational risks due to widespread electronic interference, particularly GPS jamming and spoofing, Bloomberg reports.