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 The number of vessels transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz rose slightly on Monday compared to the weekend, but overall traffic remained constrained in the single digits, according to preliminary maritime tracking data released on Tuesday. The subdued activity comes amid a persistent deadlock in peace talks between the United States and Iran.

Ship-tracking data revealed that 6 commodity vessels transited the strait on Monday (3 inbound into the Gulf and 3 outbound), down significantly from the 10-day rolling average of 11 vessels per day.

Over the weekend, traffic slowed dramatically, with only 3 vessels crossing on Saturday and 2 on Sunday. Notably, no Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) or Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carriers transited the strait during this window. Analysts noted that some vessels may have transited with their Automated Identification System (AIS) transponders turned off ("going dark"), excluding them from recorded totals.

Breakdown of Monday Vessel Traffic Through the Strait of Hormuz

Direction of TravelVessel Type & Details

Inbound (Entering the Gulf)

• 1 Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC): The "Exavia" entered via the Iranian shipping lane sailing in ballast (without cargo).

 

• 2 Medium Range (MR) Fuel Tankers.

Outbound (Exiting the Gulf)

• 1 Medium-Sized LPG Tanker.

 

• 1 Panamax Dry Bulk Carrier.

 

• 1 Panamax Fuel Tanker.

Key Maritime Observations

Persistent Slump: Monday's 6 recorded transits remain nearly 45% below the 10-day average of 11 daily transits.

Absence of Mega-Carriers: Zero supertankers (VLCCs) or major LNG carriers were tracked crossing the choke point.

LPG Movement: The entry of the unladen VLGC "Exavia" highlights continued, albeit cautious, movement in liquefied petroleum gas (propane/butane) transport.