Chokepoint Data · the Strait of Hormuz crisis

Iran seizes MSC Francesca and MSC Epaminondas in the strait

2026-04-22 · shipping

IRGC naval forces fired on and seized two MSC-operated container ships, the Panama-flagged MSC Francesca and Liberia-flagged MSC Epaminondas (fired on with small arms and RPGs, causing significant bridge damage), escorting them toward Iranian waters hours after the ceasefire extension; around 40 seafarers were aboard. Both vessels were released the following day.

Brent next close +6.9% · +7 days +17.0% · transits 6.4 → 3.0 per day

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