As the Mideast conflict escalates near the Strait of Hormuz, merchant ships and their workers have been caught in the crosshairs. The Strait of Hormuz is bordered by Iran, which has warned it would not allow any oil exports to pass through while it is at war. You would not dare to go through the Strait of Hormuz at the moment. It's a new chapter in shipping … commercial shipping has never been attacked and has never been part of a war, Haupt said. Enlarge image (new window) The Thailand-flagged cargo ship Mayuree Naree engulfed in black smoke in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday.

Source: CBC News March 12, 2026 13:48 UTC