Weekly Maritime Briefing
Apr 20 – Apr 26, 2026
373 incidents recorded · 187 high-severity · GulfStraitsAI
Total Events
373
High Severity (7+)
187
Peak Severity
10
Avg/Day
53.3
Events by Region
Day-by-Day
Top Incidents This Week
Strait of Hormuz · Apr 21 · shipping · Hellenic Shipping
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war has caused a 97% collapse in maritime traffic, stranding over 800 vessels and disrupting global energy supply chains.
10/10
Strait of Hormuz · Apr 21 · military · Middle East Eye
The article describes a state of total war between a US-Israeli coalition and Iran, involving a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and significant regional military escalation.
10/10
Strait of Hormuz · Apr 22 · shipping · Hellenic Shipping
The collapse of US-Iran negotiations and the subsequent announcement of a complete blockade of Iranian ports threaten to halt all vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz.
10/10
Persian Gulf · Apr 22 · military · Hellenic Shipping
Coordinated military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran have triggered a total cessation of maritime operations in the Persian Gulf.
10/10
Strait of Hormuz · Apr 23 · economic · Al Jazeera
The UN warns that a potential US-Israeli conflict with Iran could lead to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, causing global economic instability and pushing 30 million people into poverty due to supply chain disruptions.
10/10
Strait of Hormuz · Apr 23 · military · Al Jazeera
Tehran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz following the outbreak of war between Iran, the United States, and Israel.
10/10
Strait of Hormuz · Apr 23 · military · Middle East Eye
A naval blockade and ongoing military conflict in the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting global energy flows, directly impacting the energy-intensive infrastructure required for the global AI industry.
10/10
Strait of Hormuz · Apr 24 · military · Middle East Eye
The US military has confirmed an active blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions and threats of large-scale conflict with Iran.
10/10
Strait of Hormuz · Apr 20 · shipping · Hellenic Shipping
The Strait of Hormuz has experienced a sharp deterioration in maritime security characterized by renewed closures, vessel attacks, and widespread shipping disruptions despite previous ceasefire signals.
9/10
Strait of Hormuz · Apr 20 · diplomatic · gCaptain
The European Union is expanding its sanctions framework to target entities responsible for the ongoing two-month closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
9/10
Persian Gulf · Apr 20 · military · Al Jazeera
President Trump's public confirmation of his intent to initiate conflict with Iran signals a significant escalation in regional geopolitical tensions that threatens maritime security in the Persian Gulf.
9/10
Strait of Hormuz · Apr 20 · military · Al Jazeera
The capture of an Iranian vessel by US Marines near the Strait of Hormuz has prompted threats of retaliation from Iran, significantly escalating regional tensions.
9/10
Strait of Hormuz · Apr 20 · military · BBC Middle East
The potential implementation of a US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz represents a critical escalation in geopolitical tensions with Iran, threatening global energy supply chains.
9/10
Strait of Hormuz · Apr 20 · shipping · Splash247
The Strait of Hormuz is experiencing severe instability characterized by vessel attacks, naval boarding, and conflicting reports on the waterway's operational status.
9/10
Strait of Hormuz · Apr 20 · shipping · Middle East Eye
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated following the US seizure of an Iranian vessel, prompting threats of retaliation from Tehran and a 4 percent spike in global oil prices.
9/10