Maersk Says Ship Crossed Strait of Hormuz Safely Under U.S. Military Protection

Danish shipping giant Maersk announced that one of its vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz escorted by U.S. military forces without incident.

Maersk Line Limited (MLL) states that the Alliance Fairfax, a U.S.-flagged vessel belonging to its Virginia-based subsidiary Farrel Lines, passed through the Strait and safely exited the Persian Gulf on Sunday under the protection of the U.S. military. The journey was completed “without incident”, and all crew members are safe, the shipping giant said.

Maersk told the maritime specialist publication gCaptain that the U.S. military contacted the company, offering protection for the vessel. The firm thanked the U.S. military for its professionalism and for cooperating in making the sailing possible.

“Following the development and coordination of a comprehensive security plan with the U.S. military, MLL’s shore side and shipboard leadership approved the transit. The vessel subsequently exited the Persian Gulf accompanied by U.S. military assets,” the statement read in part, per