Two vessels, MSC Grace and Sonangol Namibe, were reportedly involved in incidents in the Arabian Gulf and near Iraq. Separately, bulk carrier Iron Maiden exited the Strait signaling “CHINA OWNER” as it made a break through the waterway, an example of how vessels are trying to ensure safe passage. Earlier, another ship — LPG tanker Bogazici — broadcast that it was a Muslim-owned and Turkish-operated vessel.