Key facts
- Hormuz traffic was subdued on August 7 with 8 confirmed crossings, down 33% day-on-day.
- Bab el-Mandeb traffic increased 18% to 26 confirmed crossings.
- Most vessels used Iran's Unilateral Scheme.
- No additional vessel attacks were confirmed by the IMO.
Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained subdued on August 7, with eight confirmed crossings, a 33% decrease from the previous day, according to maritime traffic tracking firm Kpler. In contrast, traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb strait moved in the opposite direction, rising 18% to 26 confirmed crossings, including three dark transits. Kpler reported that most vessels used Iran’s Unilateral Scheme. The International Maritime Organisation confirmed no additional vessel attacks.