Quarter of mainstream tankers have exited Gulf but over 160 ships still marooned
- More than 160 mainstream tankers have remained stranded in the Middle East Gulf for over 100 days since hostilities began in late February
- While some 25% of the tankers present at the start of the crisis have managed to leave, departures have slowed significantly of late
As risks around the Strait of Hormuz remain elevated, most shipowners are likely to maintain a highly cautious stance
