The Strait of Hormuz has a water depth typically ranging from 200 to 330 feet ( 60 - 100
meters) throughout much of its width, with some areas reaching over 200 meters near the Musandam Peninsula. It is a critical, shallow, and narrow maritime, commercial, and strategic waterway, vital for global oil shipping.
Key Details on Depth and Usage
Navigation Depth: Navigable channels are generally 46–61 meters deep, accommodating fully loaded oil tankers (draft of 20-25 meters).
Variability: Shallow areas near the Iranian coast can drop below 25 meters, making them unusable for large vessels.
Key Chokepoint: It acts as the only maritime outlet from the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, which is why its depth is often termed a "maritime chokepoint".
Thanks for the dig! Sounds like a large vessel that’s sunk will have a good chance of being a hazard that needs to be marked as a hazard to navigation.
Gen. Caine also reported action in the Pacific where the U.S. interdicted the Motor Tanker, Tiffany which was transporting Sanctioned Iranian Oil... approx. 2 Million Barrels of Oil
Excellent response to the nasty what do you feel question. … I want the troops to feel empowered…
YES!
"This should not be America's fight alone...the time for free riding is over!"
Yeah, let’s GO!
Video link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/uWLWt6PcYPU?si=fYiJdknDgMHqQe1R
Thanks mod frens! 🫡
"President Trump is the only one with the guts and Moral Clarity"
"As of now 34 ships made to wide decision to honor the Blockade"
I think in looking glass maybe they saw how Iran destroyed the world with the nuc weapon so this timeline POTUS must stop it at all cost
That is a huge deep thought Bib...you could be on target! 🎯
U.S. Blockade on Iranian Ports
"We will shoot to destroy any Iranian Ship"
Brings to mind a question of how deep is the water through the strait…sunk ship becomes hazard to mariners?
Wondered this also Henry... here's what I found:
The Strait of Hormuz has a water depth typically ranging from 200 to 330 feet ( 60 - 100 meters) throughout much of its width, with some areas reaching over 200 meters near the Musandam Peninsula. It is a critical, shallow, and narrow maritime, commercial, and strategic waterway, vital for global oil shipping.
Key Details on Depth and Usage
Navigation Depth: Navigable channels are generally 46–61 meters deep, accommodating fully loaded oil tankers (draft of 20-25 meters). Variability: Shallow areas near the Iranian coast can drop below 25 meters, making them unusable for large vessels.
Key Chokepoint: It acts as the only maritime outlet from the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, which is why its depth is often termed a "maritime chokepoint".
Thanks for the dig! Sounds like a large vessel that’s sunk will have a good chance of being a hazard that needs to be marked as a hazard to navigation.
Yes...for sure
Gen. Caine also reported action in the Pacific where the U.S. interdicted the Motor Tanker, Tiffany which was transporting Sanctioned Iranian Oil... approx. 2 Million Barrels of Oil
We also interdicted another Motor Tanker, *The Majestic in the Indian Ocean.
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