Dossier
independent tanker owner trade body
Coverage of independent tanker owner trade body in the Nexus archive.
- Normal shipping will not resume in strait of Hormuz until 80 mines cleared
The center of the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked by approximately 80 mines, preventing normal shipping until they are cleared. Vessels are using an alternative route through Oman, which carries a risk of grounding. A US-Iran memorandum of understanding was signed, but the trade body indicates the closure will last 'some time'.