In this video, we dive deep into the current state of the Strait of Hormuz as we enter Week 19 of the ongoing maritime crisis. While some reports suggest a return to normalcy, a closer look at the data reveals a much more volatile situation for global shipping and energy security. ⚓The "All is Well" Myth: Analyzing why official statements regarding the safety of the strait may be premature or misleading. ⚓Shipping Traffic Trends: A breakdown of current vessel movements and how "dark fleet" activity continues to bypass traditional monitoring. ⚓Escalating Risks: Why the threat of sea mines and targeted attacks remains a primary concern for seafarers in the region. ⚓Global Economic Impact: How the sustained blockade is influencing fuel costs and port logistics heading into the next quarter. ⚓The Strategic Standoff: An update on the naval presence in the Persian Gulf and the shifting dynamics between regional powers. Contact What's Going on With Shipping via: Patreon: www.patreon.com/wgowshipping Twitter: @mercoglianos Bluesky: @mercoglianos.bsky.social Facebook: @wgowshipping Email: mercoglianosal@gmail.com 0:00 – Intro: Week 19 of the Strait of Hormuz Crisis 0:30 – Latest News: Attack on GFS Galaxy & US Strikes 1:42 – Maritime Security Advisories & Threat Levels 2:56 – Iran's Closure Proclamation vs. Freedom of Navigation 4:26 – Analysis of Transit Data & Traffic Patterns 4:58 – Visual Replay: Monitoring Shipping Routes (July 6-12) 6:55 – Weekly Recap: IMO Council Meeting & Global Tensions 7:49 – Panama Canal Restrictions & El Niño Impact 8:36 – The Economics of Shipping Disruptions 9:34 – LNG Carrier Attacks & Safety Concerns 10:44 – Japan's Energy Crisis & Deals with Iran 11:27 – US Military Escalation & Retaliatory Strikes 12:55 – Mining Threats & Countermeasures in the Strait 13:36 – The End of the US-Iran Ceasefire & New Sanctions 15:37 – Global Impact: Russian Diesel Bans & Red Sea Updates 17:14 – War Risk Insurance & Rising Operational Costs 18:47 – UAE Oil Sur