The Strait of Hormuz
The only sea route in or out of the Persian Gulf, about 21 nautical miles across at its narrowest — and the most consequential stretch of water in the energy trade.
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If you are new to the waterway, the explainer covers where it is, how wide it is and who borders it. If you want the current picture, the status page tracks how much traffic is actually moving and points at the live sources.
- PlayStraight Outta HormuzSteer a container ship across a stylised Strait of Hormuz. Four routes, drifting hazards, salvage runs and a global leaderboard. Free, no download.
- ExplainedThe Strait of Hormuz, explainedWhat the Strait of Hormuz is, where it sits, how wide it is, who borders it, and why a narrow channel between the Gulf and the Arabian Sea matters.
- MapReading a map of the Strait of HormuzHow the Strait of Hormuz is laid out: the traffic separation scheme, the narrowest point, the island chain, and how the game map differs from the real one.
- IslandsThe islands of the Strait of HormuzThe islands in and around the Strait of Hormuz — Qeshm, Hormuz, Larak, Hengam and the smaller chain — and which of them are subject to territorial dispute.
- ShippingShipping through the Strait of HormuzHow commercial traffic moves through the Strait of Hormuz: vessel types, the traffic separation scheme, pilotage, and what makes the passage demanding.
- StrategyHow to cross the straitA route-by-route strategy guide: which lane to pick, when to slow down, how to work the salvage runs, and how the scoring actually rewards you.
- PlayHormuz ship simulatorA light ship-handling game in the browser: throttle, helm, momentum and shallow water, with a cargo run across a stylised Strait of Hormuz.
- StatusThe Strait of Hormuz right nowWhere the Strait of Hormuz stands now: transit volumes against the pre-crisis baseline, how traffic is routed, rerouting through Gulf ports, and where to check live data.