Strait of Hormuz Week 13 Update: Mines, Blockades, and "Dark" Ships

This video provides a comprehensive Week 13 recap of the ongoing maritime conflict in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. Host Sal Mercogliano breaks down the latest developments as of May 31, 2026, including the sighting of a suspected naval mine in Omani waters and the US military's enforcement of a blockade that has disabled five commercial vessels. The update explores several critical topics: The "Ghost Armada" & Spoofing, Blockade Enforcement, Global Economic Impact, Geopolitical Escalation, and the "Ceasefire" Paradox. The video provides data-driven insights to help viewers understand the "Wimbledon tennis match" of the straits opening and closing. Contact What's Going on With Shipping via: Patreon: www.patreon.com/wgowshipping Twitter: @mercoglianos Bluesky: @mercoglianos.bsky.social Facebook: @wgowshipping Email: [email protected] 00:00 - Introduction: Week 13 Update 00:46 - The Current Situation: AIS Spoofing & "Ghost" Ships 01:55 - The "Jersey Devil" & Mysterious Vessels 03:07 - Breaking News: Naval Mine Sighted in Omani Waters 04:47 - US Forces Disable Commercial Vessel "Lianstar" 06:28 - New Maritime Advisories & Blockade Enforcement 08:06 - Tracking Regional Threat Levels & Transit Data 09:03 - Monitoring Iranian Tankers & Ship-to-Ship Transfers 11:41 - Week in Review: Tanker Exits & Military Clashes 13:58 - CMA CGM & The Economic Impact on Global Trade 14:48 - Royal Navy Deploys Mine-Hunting "Mother Ship" 15:53 - Aerial Surveillance & The Drone Threat 17:23 - LNG Projects & Panama Canal Pressure 18:46 - Missile Strikes & Escalation Risks 19:51 - Global Energy Demand & Oil Inventory Drains 20:17 - Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) & California Refineries 21:22 - The Jones Act Controversy & Foreign Tanker Waivers 24:11 - Sanctions on the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) 25:56 - The Elusive Ceasefire & Future Outlook 28:17 - Can Global Shipping Ever Return to Normal? 33:24 - Closing Thoughts Marine Traffic www.marinetraffic.com UKMTO JMIC Advisories https://www.ukmto.org/partner-product... gCaptain www.gcaptain.com