[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  US Ship of State [@US_ShipOfState](/creator/twitter/US_ShipOfState) on x 89.6K followers Created: 2025-07-22 10:48:14 UTC Oil tankers sailing past Iran have been told by London insurers to carry more guns and ammunition and employ more security staff. Ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz are facing far higher insurance costs to cover the risk of navigating the waterway amid simmering tensions between Iran, the US and Israel. As part of “war risk insurance” some underwriters are stipulating that vessels carry a certain quantity of ammunition alongside armed guards. Others are offering discounts based on the level of security on a vessel. David Smith, of broker McGill and Partners, said: “We have seen war insurance for specific regions where they offer discounted premiums when armed guards are on board, and in certain circumstances, insurers even stipulate the minimum quantity of ammunition supplied to those armed guards and the number of armed guards – in order to fight off a potential boarding.”  XXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [israel](/topic/israel) [insurance](/topic/insurance) [hormuz](/topic/hormuz) [london](/topic/london) [told](/topic/told) [iran](/topic/iran) [Post Link](https://x.com/US_ShipOfState/status/1947609627119497726)
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US Ship of State @US_ShipOfState on x 89.6K followers
Created: 2025-07-22 10:48:14 UTC
Oil tankers sailing past Iran have been told by London insurers to carry more guns and ammunition and employ more security staff.
Ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz are facing far higher insurance costs to cover the risk of navigating the waterway amid simmering tensions between Iran, the US and Israel.
As part of “war risk insurance” some underwriters are stipulating that vessels carry a certain quantity of ammunition alongside armed guards. Others are offering discounts based on the level of security on a vessel.
David Smith, of broker McGill and Partners, said: “We have seen war insurance for specific regions where they offer discounted premiums when armed guards are on board, and in certain circumstances, insurers even stipulate the minimum quantity of ammunition supplied to those armed guards and the number of armed guards – in order to fight off a potential boarding.”
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