merchant ships strait Hormuz
Definition
A phrase referring to commercial vessels, especially oil tankers, navigating the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow 21-mile-wide passage between Iran and Oman that serves as a vital chokepoint for about 20% of the world's oil supply.
Often used in discussions of maritime security, geopolitical tensions, and shipping risks in this strategically critical waterway linking the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.
Examples
The merchant ships strait Hormuz traffic jam turned a routine oil run into an unplanned floating block party with Persian rugs.
Insurance brokers love debating merchant ships strait Hormuz premiums, as if pirates send RSVPs.
When tensions flare, merchant ships strait Hormuz become the world's most polite speed bumps, yielding to everyone.
Captains navigating merchant ships strait Hormuz keep their radars on high alert, because one wrong wave could spike gas prices at your local pump.
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