Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Ships in Hormuz Strait Broadcast Nationality to Avoid Attacks
Ships in the Strait of Hormuz are sending out special messages to say where they are from to avoid getting attacked.
This started after fighting between Iran and Israel.
Ships are hoping to be safer by saying they are from countries that might not be targeted, like China or Russia.
Even though there's a break in fighting, the area is still risky, according to maritime experts.
These unusual messages increased recently as commercial traffic surged.
Ships near the Strait of Hormuz are broadcasting unusual messages to avoid attacks.
These messages often include the ship's nationality, like 'China owned' or 'Russian crude'.
The practice began after hostilities between Iran and Israel.
The Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) reports elevated risks despite a ceasefire.
Between June 12-24, 55 vessels sent 101 atypical messages in the Gulf and Red Sea.
- Who
- Ships transiting the area.
- What
- Vessels are broadcasting messages about their nationality.
- When
- Between June 12-24.
- Where
- Near the Strait of Hormuz and in the Red Sea.
- Why
- To avoid attacks amid uncertainty surrounding the ceasefire.
Shipping Companies
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Shipping Risks
Shipping Companies
Concerned about chain of ownership and nationality.
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- Location
- Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea
- Messages
- Declare ship nationality
- Examples
- 'China owned', 'Russian crude', 'Vsl no link Israel'
- Period
- June 12-24
- Vessels
- 55
- Messages Sent
- 101
