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.

What We Track

Strait Status

Whether the strait is open, restricted, or closed to commercial shipping.

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.

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.
▶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.