Hormuz is Closed!
Vessel tracking app shows Strait of Hormuz is closed
Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is open. Iran says the strait is closed to all but Iranian-approved vessels.
Who Do We Believe?
I recalled that there are Internet websites and applications designed to monitor and track the location and status of global shipping vessels: tankers, cargo vessels, cruise ships, fishing ships, yachts, military ships, etc.
I went online to one of these websites, Vessel Finder , to take a look at the status of tanker traffic in and around the Strait of Hormuz (see image below).
Strait of Hormuz Tanker Traffic
Strait of Hormuz Tanker Traffic Map
This map image has been filtered only to show “tanker” traffic. The image of this vessel tracking map was captured on 4-8-2026 at 8:30 PM PDT (7:30 PM Abu Dhabi time).
The tankers shown on this map are either anchored or in transit. Most of them are anchored. Some are loaded with oil, waiting for permission to transit the strait. Some are waiting in the Arabian Sea for permission to enter the Persian Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz to load their oil or gas. A few seem to be in transit, approaching the Strait of Hormuz to leave the Persian Gulf to deliver their oil or gas. However, no tankers are transiting the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Middle East Tanker Traffic
For a perspective on Middle Eastern tanker traffic at the same point in time, study the tanker traffic map shown below:
Middle East Tanker Traffic Map
This map image has been filtered only to show “tanker” traffic. The image of this vessel tracking map was captured on 4-8-2026 at 8:30 PM PDT (7:30 PM Abu Dhabi time).
Global Tanker Traffic
For a perspective on global tanker traffic at the same point in time, study the tanker traffic map shown below:
Global Tanker Traffic Map
This map image has been filtered only to show “tanker” traffic. The image of this vessel tracking map was captured on 4-8-2026 at 8:30 PM PDT (7:30 PM Abu Dhabi time).
Conclusion
When I look at this global map of oil and gas tanker traffic feeding our energy-generating infrastructure, two thoughts pop into my head:
This image looks similar to ants scurrying around, finding and delivering food to their respective ant colonies.
In the 21st century, energy derived from oil, gas, and fossil fuels has had its day and must stop.
We need to transition to wind, solar, and fusion power energy sources —generated locally — ASAP!