Shipping Operations Halted After Missile Strike in Strait of Hormuz
Shipping operations in the Gulf have ceased following a missile strike on a crude oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on March 1. Hundreds of vessels are anchored, unable to move due to heightened tensions. Rajashekar Chinthakindi, a Chief Engineer aboard a crude oil carrier, reported that their ship, transporting oil from Iraq to Dubai, has been stationary since the incident. One individual from Andhra Pradesh was injured and is receiving treatment in Oman. Additionally, reports of a US submarine sinking an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka have further escalated concerns among merchant navy sailors. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime chokepoint for global oil transport.
Published 1 day ago • 05 Mar 2026, 09:41 AM IST