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Strait of Hormuz Traffic Rebounds, IMO Suspends Evacuation Plan

7/1/2026

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On 29 June, vessel traffic through Iran’s Strait of Hormuz recovered, with about 24 commodity vessels transiting, according to Kpler data.
Private tanker operators dominated inbound traffic.
A Saudi-flagged VLCC crossed the strait with its AIS off.
Three empty VLCCs operated by South Korea’s Sinokor sailed unladen while broadcasting AIS along Oman’s coast.
The International Maritime Organization suspended its emergency evacuation framework for the strait until safety assurances are confirmed.

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On 29 June, vessel traffic through Iran’s Strait of Hormuz recovered, with about 24 commodity vessels transiting, according to Kpler data.
Private tanker operators dominated inbound traffic.
A Saudi-flagged VLCC crossed the strait with its AIS off.
Three empty VLCCs operated by South Korea’s Sinokor sailed unladen while broadcasting AIS along Oman’s coast.
The International Maritime Organization suspended its emergency evacuation framework for the strait until safety assurances are confirmed.