Liskow Maritime attorney Ray Waid was recently quoted in an Associated Press article regarding commercial shipping activity and maritime control issues in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important waterways for international commerce.
The article, “FACT FOCUS: A look at US and Iranian claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz,” examines the maritime significance of the Strait and the practical impact that disruptions can have on vessel traffic through the region. As daily commercial traffic through the Strait has reportedly declined from roughly 130 ships per day to 14, the piece highlights the operational importance of maintaining safe and reliable passage through this critical shipping corridor.
Drawing on his unique maritime perspective, Ray commented on the unique factors that can affect commerce in the Strait: “You have two nations, both of which are very capable — the U.S., because it has the most powerful Navy in the world, and Iran, which is geographically well positioned to disrupt commerce throughout the Strait of Hormuz — (and) can exercise a significant degree of control.”
To read the full article, please click here.