[OC] The 87% Collapse of Maritime Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz: A Dashboard Tracking the 2026 Shipping Crisis

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      **Data Source & Methodology:**

      * **Source:** This data is provided by **SynMax** (https://hormuz.synmax.com/), using AIS (Automatic Identification System) maritime intelligence and the vessel_crossings database.
      * **Tools:** The dashboard is built using **MapLibre** for geospatial visualization, with map tiles provided by **CARTO** and **OpenStreetMap**. Data analytics and time-series charts were generated via SynMax’s internal intelligence engine.
      * **Key Metrics:**
      * **Baseline:** The “pre-war” average was roughly 108 crossings per day.
      * **Current State:** As of April 2, 2026, daily traffic has dropped to 22 crossings—an (87%) decline.
      * **AIS Spoofing:** The dashboard identifies 62 vessels currently manipulating their AIS signals to obscure their true location or identity within the region.
      * **Stationary Vessels:** There are currently 823 vessels that have been stationary for \(>24\) hours, signaling a massive backlog and regional blockade.

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