Three-quarters of ships in Strait of Hormuz go dark as missiles rain down - TradeWinds News
Shipping activity in the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted as three-quarters of vessels have disabled their AIS tracking systems. This move follows the recent surge in missile attacks in the region.
Why it matters
The 'going dark' of commercial shipping indicates extreme instability in a critical global maritime chokepoint, threatening energy and trade security.
Three-quarters of ships in Strait of Hormuz go dark as missiles rain down Windward data shows tankers leading the way in terms of turning AIS off
The article reports on industry-specific data regarding shipping patterns without political commentary.
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