The number of commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz has declined for the third consecutive day following a peak recorded on June 25.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports, citing international media, that this trend was identified based on vessel tracking data analysis.
According to the data, 54 commercial vessels passed through the strait on June 25. This figure fell to 48 on June 26, dropped to 38 on June 27, and reached only 22 vessels on June 28.
In total, 108 vessels traversed the strait between June 26 and June 28. Of these, 40 utilized the route previously proposed by Oman, while 37 used the route near Iran's Larak Island. Only 9 vessels opted for the official shipping lane approved by the International Maritime Organization. Other vessels transited the strait with their transponders switched off.
For comparison, it is noted that until March 2026, an average of 100–120 vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz daily. Following the escalation of tensions between the US and Iran, maritime traffic in the strait was severely restricted due to security concerns, with daily transits previously dropping to approximately 10 vessels.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints, serving as a vital artery for global energy supplies. Approximately one-fifth of the world's oil consumption passes through this narrow waterway, making any disruption in traffic a significant factor in global energy market volatility and geopolitical stability.
