150 tankers exit Hormuz since March 1, 100 tied to sanctions

At least 150 tankers have transited the Strait of Hormuz since March 1, according to ship-tracking platform TankerTrackers. In a post on the US-based social media platform X on Monday, the company stated that 100 of those vessels were identified as known sanctions violators, accounting for approximately two-thirds of all tanker departures through the strategic waterway during that period.

Critical chokepoint under scrutiny

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most vital maritime chokepoints, handling a significant share of global crude oil and fuel shipments. The latest figures indicate continued use of the route by vessels linked to sanctioned trade, despite heightened military tensions and tighter monitoring of maritime flows in and around the Gulf.

Data gaps and global supply concerns

TankerTrackers did not immediately provide a breakdown of the vessels’ flag registrations, cargo types, or destination markets. The data comes as shipping patterns through the strait remain under close watch amid concerns that disruptions could further strain global energy supplies and push oil prices higher. The report follows the US announcement of a naval blockade on Iranian ports, which took effect Monday.