An IMO announcement essentially describes a temporary, one-way corridor through which stranded ships can exit the strait in controlled groups — necessary because Iran is believed to have mined other typical shipping lanes through the strait.
It is unclear how many ships will be able to cross per day while demining work is ongoing, but a senior Omani military official warned in a bulletin that there was an “elevated risk of collision” that would require a “gradual and controlled evacuation.”
The Oman Navy has established a northern and southern evacuation route, close to the coast of Oman or Iran, according to the bulletin. Each ship will be given a specific window to cross.
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