AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoShipping Watch: Strait of Hormuz traffic is rebounding after recent attacks, with about 24 commodity ships transiting both ways Monday and tankers returning to the Persian Gulf—signaling cautious confidence. “Going Dark” Risk: New data shows nearly 62% of India-bound vessels switched off AIS tracking while crossing Hormuz, underscoring fears of Iranian targeting and pushing more ships to hug the Oman coastline. Energy Costs for the Pacific: At FEMM in Majuro, Marshall Islands Finance Minister David Paul said Pacific leaders are preparing for continued fuel price volatility and can’t rely on short-term deals; ministers and private sector also warned rising costs are squeezing households and businesses. Marshall Islands in Space: NASA’s Swift Boost mission is set for June 30 from Kwajalein Atoll, using a Pegasus XL launch to send LINK to grapple and boost the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory before it re-enters the atmosphere. Regional Climate Angle: SPREP highlighted that El Niño can bring both risks and opportunities for Pacific communities as planning ramps up.
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