Significant Decrease in Ship Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz to Four Vessels

The number of commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz has decreased to four vessels. This event was recorded on Monday based on preliminary data from Kepler, showing a significant drop compared to the 10 vessels recorded on Sunday. This statistic is announced at a time when regional tensions and political developments have severely impacted maritime traffic.

Details of Ship Traffic

Two bulk carriers exited the Strait of Hormuz, one carrying cargo and the other empty. On the other hand, two oil tankers also entered the strait, both of which are empty. This statistic does not include some vessels that may have turned off their automatic identification systems to avoid detection while passing through the strait.

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Impact of Regional Tensions

Reports indicate that an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz exploded and caught fire after hitting a mine. This incident, alongside the decrease in ship traffic, raises concerns about the security situation in this strategic area. Gulf Arab countries also postponed scheduled negotiations with Iran on Monday to discuss potential agreements regarding the Strait of Hormuz. This action is viewed as a setback to diplomatic efforts to end conflicts and mitigate their impact on global oil supply.

Situation in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait

In the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, 21 cargo-carrying ships passed through on Monday, showing a decrease from the 28 ships recorded on Sunday. Before the start of the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran on February 28, approximately 125 large commercial ships typically passed through the Strait of Hormuz daily; a route that accounts for about 20 percent of the world's daily crude oil and LNG supply.

These developments in the Strait of Hormuz and other strategic areas reflect the direct impacts of political and military tensions on maritime traffic and global energy supply. It seems that with the continuation of this situation, new challenges for trade and maritime security in this region will arise.

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