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4. There are two main shipping channels running in opposite directions.

Fri Jan 6, 2012, 04:14 PM

Jan 2012

I think that both sets of shipping lanes run through Iranian territorial waters, at least on the inbound channel.

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Iran To Hold New Wargames Soon In Key Oil Waterway [View all] Purveyor Jan 2012 OP

I'd really like to know what the international 'rules of the road' are there. Old and In the Way Jan 2012 #1

These super tankers most certainly do use GPS navigation...probably multiple Old and In the Way Jan 2012 #6

There are two main shipping channels running in opposite directions. leveymg Jan 2012 #4

Sure looks that way, Mark. Old and In the Way Jan 2012 #5

transit of the straits of Hormuz are governed by international law Johnyawl Jan 2012 #8

Depends on the water depth, I'd think. Old and In the Way Jan 2012 #7

Well, we've been playing wargames in the Persian Gulf since when--2006 now? Puregonzo1188 Jan 2012 #10