Hormuz is open in practice, but no longer routine in operation. The week’s operating signal is controlled movement: ship-to-ship transfers off Oman and Fujairah, Saudi VLCCs returning through the Strait, Iran’s permit layer, mine-clearance concerns, and conflicting closure claims all point to the same reality. Gulf passage now depends on voyage authority, naval instructions, insurance … Continue reading DeepDraft Weekly Maritime Brief | June 21, 2026: Hormuz Reopens Under Permit Control as Crew-Risk Accountability Tightens