IMO warns Hormuz still lacks safe-passage guarantees

The International Maritime Organization warned that the Strait of Hormuz remains highly volatile and that safe passage cannot be assumed without reliable security guarantees. Reuters-syndicated reporting also carried U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright saying traffic is rising meaningfully, leaving a mixed picture of partial movement but unresolved seafarer risk.

Why this matters. The IMO warning keeps seafarer safety separate from simple traffic counts. Even if ships move, insurance, crew risk, and naval guarantees remain unresolved variables for energy markets.