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26 JUN 2026 Despite some new conflicting guidance from U.S. and Iranian forces on the safest route through the Strait of Hormuz, commercial shipping is resuming slowly – though it is tough to spot. “50-60 percent of the traffic is completely dark,” said Windward co-founder Ami Daniel, speaking to CNBC. …

Oil tanker HELGA is moored at one of Iraq’s southern offshore oil terminals near Basra as it prepares to load crude oil, becoming the second vessel to arrive since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz 25 JUN 2026 The Strait of Hormuz is open again, but shipping companies are …

One crewmembers was killed after a Russian drone started a fire on the small cargo ship 24 NOV 2026 Ukraine is once again denouncing Russian attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea, reporting that one seafarer was killed on Monday, June 22. The strikes came as both sides have …

Light traffic in the strait, June 21 23 JUN 2026 Iran has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, this time in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon, and tracking services say that marine traffic is obeying the closure order – despite American claims to the contrary. Windward’s analysts detected …

JMIC confirmed a mine near the shipping channel while warning the TSS remains too dangerous for ships 22 JUN 2026 While reports indicate that traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is increasing, many shipowners have still voiced concern largely because of the unknown threat of mines placed by Iran during …

Tankers are seen off the coast of the Fujairah, as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 3, 2026 21 JUN 2026 Demand for ocean divers who specialize in barnacle scraping is soaring as ships stranded in …