The U.S. Navy has turned the Persian Gulf into a pressure cooker; shipowners now have to account for political premiums.

ME News May 30 Report: The U.S. Navy Central Command Shipping Guidance and Liaison Organization states that maritime blockade measures against Iranian ports are still in effect, with restrictions covering parts of the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf of Oman, and the northern Arabian Sea. The Joint Maritime Information Center issued the latest maritime safety bulletin, stating that the maritime security threat level in the above-mentioned waters remains "Severe," and advising shipowners, operators, and crew to closely monitor changes in the regional security situation.