Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained subdued on 7 August, with eight confirmed crossings, down 33% from the previous day, according to maritime traffic tracking firm Kpler.
Traffic through Bab el-Mandeb moved in the opposite direction, rising 18 percent to 26 confirmed crossings, including three dark transits.
Most vessels used Iran’s Unilateral Scheme, Kpler said, and added that the International Maritime Organisation confirmed no additional vessel attacks.
Hormuz traffic remains subdued
The Strait of Hormuz remained subdued on 7 August, with 8 confirmed crossings, down 33% day-on-day, while most vessels used the Iranian Unilateral Scheme. Bab el-Mandeb activity moved in the opposite direction, rising 18% to 26 confirmed crossings,… pic.twitter.com/9vLl2uREMU
— Kpler (@Kpler) August 7, 2026
