Strait of Hormuz: AIS data indicates 93 vessels holding position away from berth, with 55 tankers going dark

As of 06:22 UTC on October 14, 2026, 93 AIS-visible vessels were holding position away from berth in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf watch box, indicating potential disruptions. Additionally, 55 tankers have stopped transmitting AIS signals for between 3 and 24 hours, suggesting deliberate evasion or other issues, according to AIS-derived data updated approximately 3 minutes prior to 08:02 UTC.