The United States requires oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz at specific times to obtain US air defense

The United States requires oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz to only navigate during specific times in order to obtain US air defense protection. The shipowner needs to apply to NCAGS, who will provide recommended coordinates and time windows for passage. Around early September, NCAGS will reduce the passage period to two specific time windows per day and recommend ships to navigate at designated times to address Iran's threat to nighttime vessels. (Source: Jin Shi)