About This Dashboard
Real-time intelligence on the Strait of Hormuz crisis
What is the Hormuz Strait Monitor?
The Hormuz Strait Monitor is a free, real-time dashboard that tracks the ongoing crisis at the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints. Approximately 20% of the world's oil supply normally passes through this narrow waterway between Iran and Oman.
Our dashboard aggregates data from multiple sources to provide a comprehensive picture of the situation, updated every hour. Whether you're a journalist, analyst, trader, or concerned citizen, this tool helps you stay informed about developments that affect global energy markets and geopolitical stability.
Who Is Behind This?
The Hormuz Strait Monitor is an independent project built and maintained by an individual developer. It is not affiliated with, funded by, or endorsed by any government, political organization, military entity, think tank, or corporation.
The project was created to fill a gap in publicly available crisis information. During the Strait of Hormuz crisis, reliable data was scattered across dozens of specialized sources — shipping databases, energy market feeds, diplomatic wires, and news outlets. This dashboard aggregates those sources into a single, accessible view for anyone who needs it.
The site has no editorial agenda. It presents data as reported by its upstream sources without political commentary or interpretation. Where AI-powered analysis is used (such as for strait status assessments and diplomatic summaries), the underlying methodology relies on real-time web data from established news and maritime sources.
What We Track
Strait Status
Whether the strait is open, restricted, or closed to commercial shipping.
Duration Counter
Live counter showing how long the current closure or restriction has been in effect.
Ship Transits
Number of vessels transiting the strait compared to normal daily averages.
Oil Prices
Live Brent crude oil prices and 24-hour price movements.
Stranded Vessels
Count of ships unable to transit, broken down by vessel type.
War Risk Insurance
Insurance premium levels for vessels operating in the region.
Throughput
Daily deadweight tonnage passing through compared to historical averages.
Peace Talks
Status of diplomatic negotiations and international efforts.
Global Trade Impact
Percentage of world oil and LNG at risk, estimated daily cost, supply chain disruptions, alternative shipping routes, and most affected countries ranked by severity.
Crisis Timeline
Chronological timeline of key events including escalations, military moves, diplomatic efforts, and de-escalations.
Tanker Spot Rates
Current VLCC tanker rates on key Persian Gulf routes compared to pre-crisis levels.
Historical Charts
Interactive Brent crude oil price charts powered by TradingView, with full historical data.
News Feed
Latest news articles from major outlets covering the crisis.
Data Sources
We combine data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and timeliness:
- ▶Maritime Intelligence — AI-powered analysis of current strait conditions, insurance markets, and diplomatic developments using real-time web data.
- ▶Energy Market Feeds — Live Brent crude oil pricing from financial data providers.
- ▶AIS Vessel Tracking — Automatic Identification System data for real-time vessel positions.
- ▶TradingView — Interactive historical oil price charts with full technical analysis capabilities.
- ▶News Aggregation — Curated news from major international outlets covering the Hormuz crisis.
Why the Strait of Hormuz Matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow passage at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, only 33 km (21 miles) wide at its narrowest point. It is the world's most important oil transit chokepoint. Under normal conditions, roughly 60 vessels pass through daily, carrying approximately 20–21 million barrels of oil per day — about a fifth of global consumption.
Any disruption to shipping through the strait has immediate and significant consequences for global energy prices, supply chains, and geopolitical stability. Countries most dependent on Hormuz oil flows include Japan, South Korea, India, and China, though price impacts are felt worldwide.
Disclaimer
This dashboard provides estimated data for informational purposes only. It should not be used for navigation, trading decisions, or as a sole source of intelligence. Data is aggregated from public sources and may contain inaccuracies or delays. Always verify critical information through official channels.