Shipping giant Maersk said its US-flagged vehicle carrier Alliance Fairfax, operated by Maersk subsidiary Farrell Lines, left the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz on Monday escorted by US military forces.
The US Central Command announced on X today that US forces are actively contributing to efforts to reopen commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
About 20% of the world's oil used to pass through this vital strait before it was almost completely closed following the US-Israeli war with Iran.
The US Central Command added, "As a first step, two US-flagged commercial vessels successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz," noting that US Navy destroyers equipped with guided missiles are operating in the Arabian Gulf as part of an operation known as "Project Freedom."
Maersk said the crossing was completed without incident and that all crew members were safe and unharmed.
The ship (Alliance Fairfax) is part of the U.S. Maritime Security Program, which provides financial subsidies to dozens of privately owned commercial vessels flying the U.S. flag and guarantees transportation for the U.S. military during wars or national emergencies.
The Alliance Fairfax was one of hundreds of ships stranded in the Gulf after the US-Israeli war on Iran led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz since early March.
At least one other ship flying the American flag is still present in the Gulf region.
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