Majority Of India-Bound Ships 'Go Dark' In Hormuz Amid Iran Threat

Jun 29, 2026, 03:54 PM en source ↗

Strait of Hormuz & Energy Security India Energy Supply Security Iran War Impact on India's Energy Supply Strait of Hormuz Crisis

Summary

Data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler shows nearly 62% of tankers and cargo vessels sailing from the Persian Gulf to India switched off their transponders while crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The practice of going dark reflects heightened risk to shipping amid the Iran threat.

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Data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler shows that nearly 62% of tankers and cargo vessels sailing from the Persian Gulf to India turned off their transponders while crossing the strait.

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