Ship attack reports near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slow
Summary
The number of ship attacks near the Strait of Hormuz has reached a new high amid increased tensions related to the US-Israeli war with Iran. These attacks have slowed down oil shipments through this key waterway, although commercial traffic continues with US and regional military protection.Key Facts
- Twelve ships were attacked between 5 and 11 October, the highest weekly total reported near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Six vessels were struck in one day last Sunday, marking a new daily high.
- Attacks include the use of drones, as seen in the Petro Dolphin tanker incident near Oman, where two crew members remain missing.
- The container ship GFS Pride sank after being hit by an unknown projectile; 21 crew members were safely evacuated.
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for the GFS Pride attack, accusing the ship of carrying contraband and taking an unauthorized route.
- Oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz have decreased from about 17 million barrels per day before the conflict to 12.6 million barrels per day recently.
- The US Navy has increased ship escort operations by 85% in October compared to August to protect vessels in the area.
- Iran opposes the current shipping route used by Gulf Arab states’ tankers, demanding vessels take a route closer to Iran’s shore.
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