Maritime traffic in the Ormuz Strait shows signs of recovery, with 31 ships per day currently transiting, according to the Kpler monitoring platform. This data strongly contrasts with the pre-conflict average of 100 to 120 ships per day that crossed this strategic passage before February 28. The figure of 31 ships per day represents a significant improvement after the initial blockade, but is still far from normal operating conditions.
Types of vessels crossing with 31 ships per day
The 31 ships per day include a variety of vessels: tankers, chemical product carriers, container ships, bulk carriers, and general cargo ships. Of these, twenty are traveling from west to east, while three sanctioned ships were traveling from east to west. The presence of 31 ships per day indicates that trade is beginning to recover, although with caution.
The global impact of insufficiency of 31 ships per day
Although there are 31 ships per day, the Ormuz Strait is vital to the world: through it passes the 20% of the crude consumed globally, especially in Asian countries. The reduction to 31 ships per day has caused pressures on oil prices, which exceeded $100 per barrel. The blockade also left around 20,000 sailors of 2,000 ships in a vulnerable situation.
The IMO and the plan to evacuate sailors after 31 ships per day
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has implemented a plan to evacuate 11,000 stranded sailors in the strait. The instructions indicate that ships must remain in their current position and wait for instructions before navigating. The goal is to avoid congestion and mitigate risks from mines and deteriorated conditions. With 31 ships per day, the situation is improving, but has not yet normalized completely.
The future of maritime traffic: evolution of 31 ships per day
The recent maritime understanding memorandum between the US and Iran to close safe corridors has driven the increase to 31 ships per day. No new physical attacks have been confirmed since May, suggesting a gradual improvement. Kpler notes that the exact figure of 31 ships per day will be confirmed when monitoring systems process the received signals. Normalized traffic is slowly retaking, with 31 ships per day as the basis of the current recovery.
In conclusion, the 31 ships per day in Ormuz are a key indicator of the recovery of maritime traffic, although still far from pre-conflict levels. Continuous vigilance and international coordination are essential to ensure that the number of 31 ships per day increases towards normal operating conditions.
