Shippers seek clarity as Iran still controls Strait of Hormuz

On Day 1 of ceasefire, astir 10 vas exits person been reported by Rystad Energy, a Norway-based vigor probe firm, done the Strait of Hormuz. Of these, 4 are apt “dark” Iranian tankers, 2 are bulk carriers, and 1 is simply a mid-size tanker. “Looking ahead, determination is small anticipation that flows volition normalise successful the adjacent term,” says Erik Grundt, Senior Data Analyst astatine Rystad Energy.

While vessel owners and charterers were preparing for a speedy exit, they were besides looking for much clarity connected the presumption and conditions for specified a transit fixed the indications that Iran inactive exercises de-facto power implicit the strait.