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Are Vessels Starting To Identify As "Chinese" To Transit Hormuz Chokepoint

Are Vessels Starting To Identify As "Chinese" To Transit Hormuz Chokepoint A second China-linked bulk carrier broadcasted "CHINA OWNER_ALL CREW" while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday morning in an effort to reduce the risk of an IRGC drone or missile attack. We were the first to highlight this tactic late Wednesday night and believe it will only become more widespread within the commercial shipping community. The Liberia-flagged Sino Ocean broadcasted "CHINA OWNER_AL...

7 Mar, 23:45 — 7 Mar, 23:45
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