According to reports, after the US stepped up attacks on ships sailing at night, the US required that oil tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz only sail for a specific period of time to obtain military protection. Since May, Washington has provided air protection for ships that choose to sail along the coast of Oman on the south side of the coastal strait to resist Iranian attacks and ensure that some oil can be transported out of the Gulf. Shipowners must submit an application to the US Shipping and Naval Coordination Center. The center will then provide the crew with navigation coordinates and allow the ship to pass during a broad nighttime period. During this period, the ship can be protected by US military fighter jets. The media saw an email sent by NCAGS to maritime advisors showing that at the beginning of September, the above traffic window was reduced to two specific periods per day. The relevant vessels were told to set sail at a specified time, such as 9 a.m. One of the emails stated, “We are currently providing recommended transit times that are dynamically adjusted daily. Ships are not required to sail during this time period, but compliance is recommended for optimal protection.” Another email said that given the threats facing merchant ships, “it turns out that night time is not the safest time of day to travel.”

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