Strait of Hormuz Radar
Energy markets, shipping conditions and maritime risk in one live decision view.
Physical spot · $114.89 · Sep 22
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What changed, what matters
Commercial transits through the Strait of Hormuz are severely disrupted by kinetic attacks and a 'SEVERE' security threat level, though physical closure has not occurred. Tanker freight rates remain near historic peaks, but recent diplomatic contacts have led to some stabilization.
Kinetic Attacks and Crew Casualties Off Musandam, Oman
On Sept 23, 2026, the *Cape Dao* was struck off Musandam, causing an engine room fire and one fatality. On Sept 22, the *Minoan Dignity* was struck, resulting in engine room damage and the death of its chief engineer.
Severe Security Threat Rating Maintained, AIS-off Transits Increase
JMIC maintains a 'SEVERE' threat level. Lloyd’s List Intelligence tracked 92 non-Iranian-linked commercial transits Sept 14–20, with a significant share operating AIS-off, including Saudi-owned Bahri VLCCs.
VLCC Tanker Freight Rates Near Historic Highs
Baltic Exchange benchmarks for VLCC TD3C route reached record levels near $1.21 million/day TCE on Sept 17. Gains flattened by Sept 24 following reports of US-Iran diplomatic contacts.
Omani Forces Conduct Search, Rescue, and Coordination Operations
Omani maritime forces have maintained continuous emergency coordination and medical evacuation responses in territorial waters off the Musandam peninsula to assist damaged merchant tonnage.
Neutral vessels remain exposed to risks despite some sanctioned vessels transiting without detention.
The daily Iran Heavy reference is $13.29 below the latest EIA Brent physical spot reference. Hormuz flow stress is severe at 80/100. The latest traffic source reports throughput below 2% of normal. That shipping signal is stale, so it should be read as the last reported condition rather than a current live reading.