Oil tankers face 'worst case scenario' in Hormuz as Iran steps up attacks on ships, maritime risk CEO says
The security situation in the Strait of Hormuz has escalated to a 'worst-case scenario' for oil tankers, according to Dimitris Maniatis, CEO of maritime risk firm Marisks. At least nine ships have been attacked since July 6 as Iran attempts to force vessels through its territorial waters instead of the US-protected route along Oman's coast. One seafarer was killed and three injured in an attack on the crude oil tanker Al Bahyah off Oman on Tuesday, while 11 mariners were injured in a separate attack on the Mombasa B. Iran has used anti-ship missiles in these attacks. The US military disabled an unladen oil tanker after reimposing its naval blockade against Iran. Ship traffic through the strait has fallen to a trickle, with only eight transits on Thursday compared to over 100 daily before the US and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28. Crews are increasingly fearful, with Maniatis stating 'nobody is willing to move.'
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