In this episode of What's Going on With Shipping?, we dive into the recent escort of two U.S.-flagged commercial vessels out of the Persian Gulf by the U.S. Military. As tensions continue to fluctuate in the region, the protection of commercial shipping lanes remains a top priority. We’ll analyze the strategic importance of this escort, the specific vessels involved, and what this signal from the U.S. military means for the broader maritime industry and global trade routes. Contact What's Going on With Shipping via: Patreon: www.patreon.com/wgowshipping Twitter: @mercoglianos Bluesky: @mercoglianos.bsky.social Facebook: @wgowshipping Email: mercoglianosal@gmail.com 00:00 - Introduction: Two U.S. flagged ships exit the Persian Gulf 00:54 - Project Freedom: U.S. mission to escort merchant vessels 02:02 - U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) statements and mission details 04:20 - Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) advisory and security threats 05:38 - Discussion on mines in the Strait of Hormuz 05:55 - Analyzing the Strait of Hormuz geography and traffic lanes 08:35 - Reviewing major marine news reports (G Captain, Lloyd's List, Reuters) 10:00 - Iranian verbal warnings and threats to shipping 11:13 - IRGC capabilities and past vessel seizures 11:32 - History and methods of U.S. Navy convoy operations 12:21 - Marine Corps armed guards on ships 13:25 - Barrier force vs. traditional convoying styles 15:03 - Role of Military Sealift Command (MSC) in current operations 16:32 - Strategic Sealift Officers (SSOs) and Tactical Advisors (TACADs) 19:54 - Role of Naval Cooperation and Guidance for Shipping (NCAGS) 20:49 - Summary and closing remarks Marine Traffic www.marinetraffic.com US Centcom on X https://x.com/CENTCOM JMIC Advisories https://www.ukmto.org/partner-products/jmic-products/jmic-advisories/2026 U.S. Escorts First US-Flagged Ships Through Hormuz as Iran Warns of Attack https://gcaptain.com/u-s-escorts-first-us-flagged-ships-through-hormuz-as-iran-warns-of-attack/ S