Strait of Hormuz remains unsafe for shipping, IMO chief says

Summary

The Strait of Hormuz remains unsafe for commercial shipping, with vessel traffic sharply below pre-conflict levels, according to International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez. He said attacks, mines and other hazards threaten ships and seafarers, and the disruption is raising global fuel and shipping costs and pushing the industry to develop alternative routes and strengthen supply-chain resilience. Al Jazeera reported that the strait remains dangerous and costly for shipping, despite US claims that it is open.

Timeline

1. Bloomberg

   1 Nov 2026, 13:12 UTCSource ↗

   Bloomberg reports that IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez told Bloomberg This Weekend that the Strait of Hormuz remains unsafe for commercial shipping, with vessel traffic sharply below pre-conflict levels.

2. Al Jazeera

   2 Nov 2026, 07:30 UTCSource ↗

   Al Jazeera reports that the Strait of Hormuz remains dangerous and costly for shipping, despite US claims that it is open.