### [2026-07-29](/feed/2026/07/29/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# Data from Kpler shows that 39 commercial vessels have transited through the Bab el-Mandeb yesterday, the highest since July 19, while another five transited it today, including the VLCC "Sophia" and the Aframax tanker "​Ocean Laureate". 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/ships-transiting-via-bab-el-mandeb-strait-highest-week-data-shows-2026-07-29/)

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