Maritime data company says stranded ships have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Summary
Major shipowners have started moving their ships through the Strait of Hormuz again after 110 days of blockage. This change happened after the United States and Iran signed an agreement, easing a serious energy crisis caused by the strait's closure.Key Facts
- The Strait of Hormuz is an important waterway for transporting oil and natural gas worldwide.
- Ships owned by big companies like Grimaldi Group, Cosco, Knutsen, and NYK have recently passed through the strait.
- Two Iranian crude oil tankers under sanctions have also entered the strait.
- The main central route of the strait remains closed and contains about 80 mines.
- Ships are using the smaller northern route (Iranian waters) and southern route (Omani waters), which are now open.
- About 550 merchant ships, including 160 oil tankers and 200 bulk carriers, are expected to leave the Gulf area soon.
- The strait had been mostly blocked since February, causing a historic energy crisis.
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