全球航运业高度警惕中东风险，两艘超级油轮在霍尔木兹海峡前调头

Group 1 - The situation in the Middle East has escalated, leading to heightened tensions in the global shipping industry, with several oil tankers choosing to turn back [1][3] - Following the U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, two supertankers carrying approximately 2 million barrels of crude oil turned back after entering the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first significant response from the shipping industry [1][4] - The safety of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for one-fifth of global oil transport, is directly impacting international oil prices and energy supply chains, with shipping rates having surged nearly 90% since the Israeli airstrikes on June 13 [3][4] Group 2 - Greece, as the largest oil tanker operator globally, has issued warnings to shipowners regarding potential closures of the Strait of Hormuz, advising them to maintain maximum safety measures and distance from Iranian waters [5][6] - Greek government officials have confirmed that vessels should consider waiting in safe ports until the situation stabilizes, with some companies still evaluating their options regarding entering the region [6] - Shipping giant Maersk has stated it will continue operations through the Strait of Hormuz but will reassess its position based on the evolving situation [7] Group 3 - The Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) has raised alerts regarding increased risks for U.S.-related vessels in the region, suggesting that they consider altering their routes due to potential attacks [7] - The European Union's naval forces have also heightened threat assessments for U.S. and Israeli-associated vessels, indicating a serious threat level and the possibility of all commercial ships becoming targets [7]