President Trump challenges commercial tankers to run the Strait of Hormuz. What is the Maritime Administration telling ships about the region and where is the U.S. Navy? We also provide an update on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, recap past attacks, global shipping news and we learn why Sal is a "f'n" moron according to GenXGirl1994.

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00:00 Introduction
00:40 March 9 Strait of Hormuz/Persian Gulf Update
04:19 Why Are the Ships Not Running the Strait
07:50 Attack on Fujairah Terminal u0026 Bunkering Crisis
09:31 News Recap
13:15 Where is the US Navy?
16:56 Is Sal a F'n Moron?

Marine Traffic
www.marinetraffic.com

Trump Tells Ships to ‘Show Some Guts’ in Hormuz as Seafarer Death Toll Rises
https://gcaptain.com/trump-tells-ships-to-show-some-guts-in-hormuz-as-seafarer-death-toll-rises/

Washington Institute Maritime Attacks Map
https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/menamaritime/

2026-0001B-Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and Arabian Sea-Military Operations and Potential Retaliatory Strikes by Iranian Forces and Proxy Forces
https://www.maritime.dot.gov/msci/2026-0001b-strait-hormuz-persian-gulf-gulf-oman-and-arabian-sea-military-operations-and

World Bunker Prices
https://shipandbunker.com/prices

Oil Prices Hit Highest Since 2022 at More Than $119 a Barrel on Iran War
https://gcaptain.com/oil-prices-hit-highest-since-2022-at-more-than-119-a-barrel-on-iran-war/

Greek Oil Tanker Exits Strait of Hormuz With Its Signal Off
https://gcaptain.com/greek-oil-tanker-exits-strait-of-hormuz-with-its-signal-off/

Shadow fleet dominates Hormuz crossings as Iran ramps up bypass loadings
https://studio.youtube.com/video/V3GrShi04pI/edit

EU Buys 100% of Russian Arctic LNG Just 9 Months Before Planned Gas Ban
https://gcaptain.com/eu-buys-100-of-russian-arctic-lng-just-9-months-before-planned-gas-ban/

US Defends Waiver On Russian Oil Sanctions
https://gcaptain.com/us-defends-waiver-on-russian-oil-sanctions/

Tokyo Prepared To Release Oil Reserve Amid Iran Crisis
https://gcaptain.com/tokyo-prepared-to-release-oil-reserve-amid-iran-crisis/

Kuwait Declares Force Majeure Due To Middle East Conflict
https://gcaptain.com/kuwait-cuts-oil-production-as-precaution-amid-iran-tensions/

Qatar LNG Shutdown Sends Global Gas Markets Into Turmoil
https://gcaptain.com/qatar-lng-force-majeure-iran-war-gas-exports/

@GenXGirl1994
https://x.com/GenXGirl1994/status/2030992708269928892