Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Phoenix61

(18,898 posts)

1. This may help.

Reply to GiqueCee (Original post)

Mon May 25, 2026, 01:20 PM

Monday

"At its narrowest point, the Strait is 21 miles wide, but the width of the shipping lane in either direction is only two miles, separated by a two-mile buffer zone. The Strait is deep and wide enough to handle the world's largest crude oil tankers, with about two-thirds of oil shipments carried by tankers in excess of 150,000 deadweight tons.to do with where is it navigable."
https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=4430

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

2 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

GiqueCee Attilatheblond

6 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I'm a bit confused... [View all] GiqueCee Monday OP

This may help. Phoenix61 Monday #1

Thanks GiqueCee Monday #6

;-{) IT'S COMPLICATED: The Closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran: Considerations over the Law of the Sea and Law of Goonch Monday #2

Thanks for the info. GiqueCee Monday #5

The Strait of Hormuz canetoad Monday #3

Thanks for taking the time... GiqueCee Monday #4